Cornelius Still

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Still — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Still 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 Still: Alexa Still (born 1963), New Zealand-born flutist Alfred Still (1869–1963), British electrical engineer Alicia Lloyd Still (1869–1944), British nurse, teacher and hospital matron Andrew Still (actor) (born 1993), Scottish actor Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), American physician and founder of osteopathy Art Still (born 1955), American professional football player; brother of Valerie (below) Bryan Still (born 1974), American professional football player Clyfford Still (1904–1980), American artist and painter Eric Still (born 1967), American football player George Frederic Still (1868–1941), En. 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: Still

Scottish

Alexa Still (born 1963), New Zealand-born flutist Alfred Still (1869–1963), British electrical engineer Alicia Lloyd Still (1869–1944), British nurse, teacher and hospital matron Andrew Still (actor) (born 1993), Scottish actor Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), American physician and founder of osteopathy Art Still (born 1955), American professional football player; brother of Valerie (below) Bryan Still (born 1974), American professional football player Clyfford Still (1904–1980), American artist and painter Eric Still (born 1967), American football player George Frederic Still (1868–1941), En.

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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 Still

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 Still:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Still?
The surname Still originates from Scottish. Alexa Still (born 1963), New Zealand-born flutist Alfred Still (1869–1963), British electrical engineer Alicia Lloyd Still (1869–1944), British nurse, teacher and hospital matron Andrew Still (actor) (born 1993), Scottish actor Andrew Taylor Still (1828–1917), American physician and founder of osteopathy Art Still (born 1955), American professional football player; brother of Valerie (below) Bryan Still (born 1974), American professional football player Clyfford Still (1904–1980), American artist and painter Eric Still (born 1967), American football player George Frederic Still (1868–1941), En.
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Still?
The name Cornelius Still combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Still originates from Scottish.
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