Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Kornelius

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#8,862 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2023

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#8862

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kornelius

Kornelius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Korneliuss were born — ranking #8,862 that year. As of 2026, Kornelius ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Korneliuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Kornelius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kornelius 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
Corneous
Cornelian
Carnelian
Carnally
Carmelites
Cornella
Carnalize
Cornelia
Cornwallis
Corneas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kornelius

What does the name Kornelius mean?

Kornelius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kornelius in 2026?

In 2026, Kornelius ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kornelius most popular?

Kornelius reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #8,862 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kornelius a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kornelius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kornelius include Tamas, Vanness, Yuya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kornelius

Kornelius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Kornelius's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #8,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Kornelius'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.