How Many People Are Named Cornelio?

Complete statistics for the name Cornelio: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cornelio
Very Rare
Spanish

Cornelio is a very rare male name, with only 1,166 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 282,929 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 30 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~2,604
Living in US
1 in 127,285
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others with their confidence and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

130,787
Worldwide Bearers
#7,971
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
33,284
🇵🇭 Philippines
31,587
🇲🇿 Mozambique
8,640
🇧🇷 Brazil
7,887
🇬🇹 Guatemala
5,948
🇵🇪 Peru
5,763
🇦🇷 Argentina
5,461
🇺🇸 United States
4,651
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,841
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,819

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,166 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
385
Would be under 30 (24%)
598
Would be 30–60 (38%)
604
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 1,587 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
63
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cornelio Through the Generations

Cornelio has seen a steady decline in popularity over the years, with its peak occurring in 1989 when there were 30 births. Today, the name is held by an estimated 1,166 individuals in the United States, reflecting a very niche choice. Interestingly, the age distribution among those named Cornelio is fairly even, with 24% under 30, 38% aged 30-60, and 38% over 60, indicating a broad generational appeal despite its declining trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 345
California 260
New Mexico 8
Arizona 5

✨ Similar Names to Cornelio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cornelio's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Cornelio

How Many People Have the Name Cornelio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,604 people in the United States currently share the name Cornelio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,285 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cornelio a Common or Rare Name?

Cornelio is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cornelio in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cornelio Most Popular?

The name Cornelio reached peak popularity in 1989, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cornelio?

Approximately 2,604 people named Cornelio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,604. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,285 Americans.

Is Cornelio a rare name?

Cornelio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,285 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cornelio mean?

The meaning and origin of Cornelio are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Cornelio more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cornelio are male and 0% are female.

When was Cornelio most popular?

Cornelio peaked in 1989 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,604
All-Time Births2,604
1 in X1 in 127,285
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1989
World Rank#7,971
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.