How old is someone named Cornell?
The average Cornell is 49 years old.
Half of all living Cornells are between 34 and 65.
When was Cornell popular?
Cornell peaked in 1962 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 14 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 37 | 0 |
| 1910s | 354 | 0 |
| 1920s | 523 | 0 |
| 1930s | 573 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,059 | 500 |
| 1950s | 2,074 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 1,817 | 1,500 |
| 1970s | 1,525 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 1,326 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 949 | 920 |
| 2000s | 768 | 760 |
| 2010s | 529 | 530 |
| 2020s | 150 | 150 |
How many Cornells are still alive?
About 8,400 Cornells are alive in the US today. That's 72% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Cornell since 1890.
Most Cornells ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Cornell?
About one in four living Cornells are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Cornell an old name?
Yes. Cornell is older than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Cornell a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.3% of living Cornells are men.
Names the same age as Cornell
NAME TWIN
Cornell's name twin is Michel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Michel's age curve is the closest match to Cornell's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Cornell
How old is the average Cornell?
The average Cornell in the US is 49 years old. The median is 51, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cornell?
About 8,400 Cornells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1890.
When was the name Cornell most popular?
In 1962, when about 250 baby boys were named Cornell.
Is Cornell a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 30% of living Cornells, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this