Name Legacy

Cornell

Recorded 1890–2025 · United States

Cornell was most popular in 1962, when 247 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,122 that year. In 2025 it ranked #12,918, with 14 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 11,695 people named Cornell.

Most popular in1962
Rank that year#1,122
Births that year247
Total since 188011,695

Cornell over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Cornell’s peak in 1962. 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