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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Horn
- Origin
- Latin (feminine form of Cornelius)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- kor-NEEL-yuh
Cornelia is the Latin feminine form of Cornelius, carrying the meaning 'horn.' It's been tracked in U.S. Social Security data continuously since 1880, so it's a name with a long documented history here, even though it's rarely used today. If you want something with old-fashioned roots that almost no one else is choosing right now, Cornelia fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Cornelia
Meaning: Horn.
Origin: Latin (feminine form of Cornelius).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Cornelia
kor-NEEL-yuhIPA /kɔːrˈniːljə/
Popularity of Cornelia
Cornelia was far more common in the past, ranking #147 in 1880 with 94 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen all the way to #3824, with only 39 babies — a steep drop over more than 140 years of SSA records.
Names Like Cornelia
These names have followed a similar path to Cornelia in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Cornelia mean?
Horn. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cornelia?
Cornelia is pronounced kor-NEEL-yuh (IPA: /kɔːrˈniːljə/).
Is Cornelia a popular name right now?
Cornelia peaked at #147 in 1880 and is ranked #3824 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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