Cornelius is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1908 in 2025 with 82 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 244 births ranking #674. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 20,830 boys born was named Cornelius. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.