US Popularity:5549
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:horn
With its vintage feel, Cornelia is perfect for parents who think their little one will be an old soul. This Latin girl’s name means "horn," with one of its ancient bearers being Cornelia Scipionis Africana, the daughter of Roman military hero Scipio Africanus. She was seen as the ideal Roman woman, making her name a popular one for babies at the time. One of the name's most famous modern associations might be with Taylor Swift's song “Cornelia Street,” but you'll find many other Cornelia's that made a name for themselves throughout history. It was the name of Julius Caesar's first wife and the name of Angelica and Eliza Schuyler's paternal grandmother, to name a few.

How Popular Is The Name Cornelia?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cornelia is currently #2978 on The Bump
Girl:Cornelia is currently #2021 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cornelia is currently #5549 in U.S. births
Girl:Cornelia is currently #3138 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#3138
in 2025
+ 686
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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