Cornelia
c(o)-rne-lia,
cor-nelia
US Popularity:6978
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.
Cornelia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cornelia is currently #2922 on The Bump
Girl:Cornelia is currently #1301 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cornelia is currently #6978 in U.S. births
Girl:Cornelia is currently #2793 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6978
in 2022
- 639
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Cornelia, June 2023
Behind the Name, Cornelius, June 2023
Britannica, Cornelia, Roman aristocrat, February 2024
Britannica, Cornelia, wife of Julius Caesar
Family Search, Cornelia Van Cortlandt
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