Cornell
2 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cornell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,695 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 1962 with 247 births
Most common in: Illinois, Louisiana, California, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
25 births recorded 1997–2012 · peaked in 2003 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
25 births recorded 1997–2012 · peaked in 2003 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cornell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1724 | — |
| 2007 | #1728 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #1708 | ↑20 |
| 2009 | #1742 | ↓34 |
| 2010 | #1850 | ↓108 |
| 2011 | #2284 | ↓434 |
| 2012 | #1983 | ↑301 |
| 2013 | #2278 | ↓295 |
| 2014 | #2622 | ↓344 |
| 2015 | #2600 | ↑22 |
| 2016 | #2885 | ↓285 |
| 2017 | #2450 | ↑435 |
| 2018 | #3106 | ↓656 |
| 2019 | #2766 | ↑340 |
| 2020 | #3136 | ↓370 |
| 2021 | #4628 | ↓1492 |
| 2022 | #3344 | ↑1284 |
| 2023 | #4742 | ↓1398 |
| 2024 | #4433 | ↑309 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↓1710 |
Frequently asked questions about Cornell
Is Cornell a popular name?
Yes — Cornell currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cornell more common for boys or girls?
Cornell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cornell most popular?
Cornell peaked in 1962 in United States, with 247 recorded births that year.
Is Cornell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cornell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #884 in 1890 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cornell?
At least 11,720 babies have been recorded with the name Cornell across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Cornell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cornell appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cornell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cornell include Coltin, Cort, Cris.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Cornell in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.