Holding steady.
Popularity of Cortavious since 1990
Babies named Cortavious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Cortavious is a modern American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1990, reflecting a tradition of inventive naming within African American communities. The name never reached the top 1000, with its peak occurrence in 2002, after which usage has remained low and stable. It is a relatively rare name, with less than 1 in 100,000 newborns receiving it in recent years. The name follows a pattern of combining familiar sounds, such as from Cortez and Darius, to create a distinctive identity. While no top states have been associated with Cortavious due to its sparse distribution, it exemplifies the creative linguistic trends of late 20th-century American naming.
Cortavious is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly within African American naming traditions. It is likely a blend of sounds from names such as Cortez (a Spanish surname) and Darius (a Persian name), or an elaboration of the name Cortavius. The name follows a pattern of creating distinctive, melodic names by adding the popular suffix -tavious or -ious. It was first recorded in 1990 and saw its peak usage in 2002.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cort, Tavious, CJ
Variants: Cortavius, Kortavious
Sibling names for Cortavious
Names that share Cortavious's style, for a brother or sister.
