Cornell
Cornell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cornell
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Cornwall, spelling conflated with the Latin family name Cornelius.
How popular is Cornell?
Since 1880, 348 girls and 11,347 boys in the U.S. have been named Cornell (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2570 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #478 in 1952. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cornell
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Sibling name ideas for Cornell
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Cornell FAQ
What does the name Cornell mean?
A male given name. From Cornwall, spelling conflated with the Latin family name Cornelius.
How popular is the name Cornell?
Since 1880, 348 girls and 11,347 boys in the U.S. have been named Cornell (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2570 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #478 in 1952. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cornell a boy or girl name?
Cornell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 348 girls and 11,347 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.