Cornelia is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cornelia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3696
About the Name Cornelia
Cornelia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1396 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1893 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cornelia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cornelia
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Cornelia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cornelia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cornelia has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1396 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1893 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Cornelia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
6
UK babies named Cornelia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1396 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cornelia
Likely around 1 other Cornelia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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