Cornelis
Meaning: Horn, strength, endurance
Origin: Latin/Dutch
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #3
Total births: 73,080
History: Cornelis is the Dutch form of Cornelius, from the Latin 'cornu' meaning horn. One of the most traditional Dutch names, with deep historical roots.
Explore more at Dutch Baby Names on BabyNa.me
Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #69 |
| Babies named Cornelis in 2014 | 184 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 73,080 |
| Peak year | 1956 (3,762 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1955–2014 (60 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 2 spots |
Frequently asked about Cornelis
What does the name Cornelis mean?
Cornelis means “Horn, strength, endurance” from Latin/Dutch roots.
What is the origin of the name Cornelis?
Cornelis has Latin/Dutch origin. The traditional meaning is “Horn, strength, endurance”.
How popular is Cornelis in the Netherlands?
Cornelis ranked #69 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 184 babies that year.
When was Cornelis most popular?
Cornelis peaked in 1956 with 3,762 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Cornelis a boy or girl name?
Cornelis is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Corneliss in registered births are male.
How long has Cornelis been recorded in the Netherlands?
Cornelis appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 60 years — from 1955 through 2014.