Cornell
Pronunciation: [ k-awrn-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cornell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 118 babies have been named Cornell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cornell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,354 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,354
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cornell
Cornell is a girl name .
Is Cornell a boy or girl name? Cornell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,354 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,449. Cornell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cornell is currently ranked #69,354 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cornell include Cor, Corn, Corny, Cornie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cornell include Cornelia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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