How Many People Are Named Cornelius?

Curious about how common the name Cornelius is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 36,966
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 8,927 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 36,966 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Cornelius.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 8,927 people has this name.

This classification places Cornelius in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Cornelius

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 8,927 people

Total Count

36,966

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 36,324
Female: 642

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 70

  • Young (<30) 4,414
  • Adult (30–60) 11,454
  • Old (>60) 21,098

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 5
  • Alabama 1,837
  • Arkansas 444
  • Arizona 55
  • California 1,056
  • Colorado 11
  • Connecticut 114
  • DC 229
  • Delaware 5
  • Florida 1,909
  • Georgia 1,906
  • Iowa 140
  • Illinois 2,039
  • Indiana 357
  • Kansas 90
  • Kentucky 231
  • Louisiana 1,393
  • Massachusetts 859
  • Maryland 502
  • Michigan 1,296
  • Minnesota 69
  • Missouri 598
  • Mississippi 1,683
  • Montana 6
  • North Carolina 1,305
  • New Jersey 1,212
  • New York 2,839
  • Ohio 761
  • Oklahoma 194
  • Pennsylvania 1,368
  • Rhode Island 11
  • South Carolina 956
  • South Dakota 22
  • Tennessee 866
  • Texas 1,643
  • Utah 5
  • Virginia 1,120
  • Washington 20
  • Wisconsin 254
  • West Virginia 32
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cornelius?

Approximately 36,966 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Cornelius, based on statistical analysis.

Is Cornelius a rare name?

Cornelius is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.