NAME PROFILE
Hart
Derived from the Latin name Cornelius meaning horn; Cornel signifies a person of enduring strength and stability who approaches life with a harmonious and protective spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,299 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1983 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Latin, Romanian, Dutch |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 64%TX — 14%CO — 7%VA — 7%FL — 7%
Notable People
Cornel West (Philosopher and Social Critic) · Cornel Wilde (Actor in The Greatest Show on Earth) · Cornel Dinu (Professional Footballer and Manager) · Cornel Marin (Olympic Fencing Medalist) · Cornel Lucas (Renowned British Cinema Photographer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CornieNelCory
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