Cornelis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cornelis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 20 babies have been named Cornelis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cornelis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,184 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,184
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cornelis
Cornelis is a boy name .
Cornelis is currently ranked #30,184 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cornelis include Cor, Corn, Corny, Cornie, Corne, Corney, Corneie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Coy, and Coie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cornelis include Cornelius, Cornell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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