Cornellius
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cornellius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 144 babies have been named Cornellius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cornellius is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,320 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,320
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cornellius
Cornellius is a boy name .
Cornellius is currently ranked #17,320 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cornellius include Cor, Corn, Corny, Cornie, Corne, Corney, Corneie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Lius, and Coy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cornellius include Cornelius, Cornell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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