girl's name
Cornellia
kor-NEL-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 47
Cornellia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cornellia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Cornellia?
In 1977, Cornellia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cornellia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cornellia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cornellia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cornellia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cornellia
- English kor-NEL-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Cornellia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cornellia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cornellia
How popular is the name Cornellia?
In 1977, Cornellia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cornellia a girl's or a boy's name?
Cornellia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cornellia?
Cornellia has 4 syllables.
When was Cornellia most popular?
Cornellia peaked in 1949, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.