Boy · #10,994 in 2026

Carnelius

Name: Popularity of the name Carnelius in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Carnelius, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,994

Peak Rank

#4,133 (1980)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

2009

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#4133

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Carnelius

Carnelius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1944, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 9 Carneliuss were born — ranking #4,133 that year. As of 2026, Carnelius ranks #10,994 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Carneliuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Carnelius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carnelius is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cornelious
Cornelius
Carnelian
Carnally
Carmelites
Carnalize
Corneous
Cornelian
Carnitas
Carmelita
Carolus
Camellias

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carnelius

What does the name Carnelius mean?

Carnelius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Carnelius in 2026?

In 2026, Carnelius ranks #10,994 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Carnelius most popular?

Carnelius reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #4,133 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Carnelius a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Carnelius is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Carnelius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carnelius include Sorrell, Philipe, Lavale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carnelius

Carnelius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 95 births in the dataset. Carnelius's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #4,133. Use the chart and map above to compare Carnelius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.