Carnelius
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Carnelius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 89 babies have been named Carnelius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carnelius is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,696 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,696
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Carnelius
Carnelius is a boy name .
Carnelius is currently ranked #20,696 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carnelius include Car, Carn, Carny, Carnie, Carne, Carney, Carneie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Lius, and Cay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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