Unisex · #4,551 in 2026

Cornie

Current Rank
#4,551
Peak Rank
#2,519 (1918)
Total Babies
172
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,519 (172 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,398 (168 total)
👧As Girl Name
1885
First Year
1930
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#2519
Peak Rank
172
Total Count
25
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
1952
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#2398
Peak Rank
168
Total Count
24
Years Active

The Story of Cornie

As a girl name

Cornie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1885, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 13 Cornies were born — ranking #2,519 that year. As of 2026, Cornie ranks #4,551 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 172 Cornies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cornie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 12 Cornies were born — ranking #2,398 that year. As of 2026, Cornie ranks #3,373 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 168 Cornies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cornie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornie

What does the name Cornie mean?
Cornie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cornie in 2026?
In 2026, Cornie ranks #4,551 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cornie most popular?
Cornie reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #2,519 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Cornie a unisex name?
Yes — Cornie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 51% of Cornies assigned female and 49% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cornie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cornie include Lemma, Lilliam, Armenia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cornie

Cornie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 172 births in the dataset. Cornie's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #2,519. Use the chart and map above to compare Cornie'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.