Carnelius, derived from the Latin 'Carus,' meaning 'dear' or 'precious,' is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Latin origin. It is composed of two elements: 'carus,' which signifies beloved or dear, and '-lius,' a suffix commonly found in Roman names that denotes relationship or association. The name Carnelius may have been used historically during the Roman Empire, but it has not gained widespread usage in modern times.
The name Carnelius experienced a notable surge in popularity between the years 1980 and 1994, with peaks in 1980 (9 births), 1981 (8 births), 1993 (7 births), and 1994 (9 births). This period accounted for nearly half of all recorded births with this name, totaling to 54 out of the overall 95 births. However, it's interesting to note that there was a gap in popularity from 1944 to 1975 and again after 1997, suggesting potential generational or cyclical trends in naming practices.