Cornelia

At a Glance: Name: Cornelia – Meaning: horn – Origin: Latin (feminine form of Cornelius) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: kor-NEEL-yuh

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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

Phonetic: kor-NEEL-yuh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cornelia mean?

Horn. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cornelia)

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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