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Cornelia

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Cornelia was most popular in 1921, when 477 American babies were given the name — ranking #560 that year. In 2025 it ranked #5,540, with 51 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 22,102 people named Cornelia.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#560
Births that year477
Total since 188022,102

Cornelia over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Cornelia’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org