Cornelius Hampton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Hampton — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Hampton is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Cornelius is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn. The surname Hampton: Barry Hampton (born 1941), New Zealand cricketer Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), American musician Christopher Hampton (born 1946), British playwright Dan Hampton (born 1957), American football player Dave Hampton (born 1947), American football player David Hampton (1964–2003), American con artist Dominique Hampton (born 2000), American football player Emma Stark Hampton (1843–1925), American organizational leader Ethan Hampton, American football player Exie Lee Hampton (1893–1979), African-American educator, community leader and clubwoman Fred Hampton (1948–1969), African-American activist and dep. Cornelius is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cornelius reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cornelius

Latin

Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn.

Surname: Hampton

English

Barry Hampton (born 1941), New Zealand cricketer Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), American musician Christopher Hampton (born 1946), British playwright Dan Hampton (born 1957), American football player Dave Hampton (born 1947), American football player David Hampton (1964–2003), American con artist Dominique Hampton (born 2000), American football player Emma Stark Hampton (1843–1925), American organizational leader Ethan Hampton, American football player Exie Lee Hampton (1893–1979), African-American educator, community leader and clubwoman Fred Hampton (1948–1969), African-American activist and dep.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cornelius is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cornelius by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cornelius Hampton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cornelius Hampton:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cornelius?
The first name Cornelius originates from Latin. Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn.
When was Cornelius most popular?
The name Cornelius reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hampton?
The surname Hampton originates from English. Barry Hampton (born 1941), New Zealand cricketer Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), American musician Christopher Hampton (born 1946), British playwright Dan Hampton (born 1957), American football player Dave Hampton (born 1947), American football player David Hampton (1964–2003), American con artist Dominique Hampton (born 2000), American football player Emma Stark Hampton (1843–1925), American organizational leader Ethan Hampton, American football player Exie Lee Hampton (1893–1979), African-American educator, community leader and clubwoman Fred Hampton (1948–1969), African-American activist and dep.
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Hampton?
The name Cornelius Hampton combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Hampton originates from English.
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