Cornelius is derived from the Latin word 'cornu', meaning 'horn'. It was traditionally given to someone who resembled a stag, perhaps due to having prominent features like those of an antlered deer. This name has been used in various forms across Europe for centuries and has even made appearances in mythology and literature. In the New Testament of the Bible, Cornelius is a Roman centurion who plays a significant role in the early Christian church's expansion to the Gentiles.
"Cornelious saw its peak popularity between the late 1910s and early 1920s with over 30 births per year from 1918 to 1926, reaching a high of 42 in 1921. However, it's worth noting that there were no recorded births for some years between 1959 and 1974. Since then, Cornelious has remained quite rare with fewer than 20 births per year, except for a brief spike to 29 in 1965."