Cornell

Cornell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Cornell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cornell

Cornell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cornell first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #478 in 1952, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 11,333 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cornell in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#478 in 1952
Peak year
1962
Babies named Cornell in 2024
23
Total since 1880
11,333

Cornell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2337 in 1997
Babies named Cornell in 2012
5
Total since 1996
25

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cornell mean?

The meaning of Cornell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cornell a boy or girl name?

Cornell is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cornell?

Cornell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cornell?

Cornell first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #478 in 1952, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].