Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Cortney since 1943
Babies named Cortney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 17 |
| 1960s | 100 | 138 |
| 1970s | 1,838 | 661 |
| 1980s | 7,054 | 1,391 |
| 1990s | 6,525 | 519 |
| 2000s | 1,220 | 220 |
| 2010s | 170 | 165 |
| 2020s | 16 | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Cortney is a spelling variant of Courtney, a name that emerged from the Norman French surname Courtenay after the Norman Conquest. It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1963, and by the 1990s it had become a popular choice for girls, peaking in rank in 1990. Since 1989, however, its usage has been steadily declining. The name is unisex but is now far more common for girls, reflecting a broader trend of surname-style names for daughters.
Cortney is a spelling variant of Courtney, derived from the Norman French place name Courtenay, meaning 'domain of Curtius' or 'short nose'. The surname was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It began use as a given name in the 20th century, particularly for girls in the United States, peaking in popularity in the 1990s.
Where Cortney is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cort, Corty
Sibling names for Cortney
Names that share Cortney's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Cortney
Names whose popularity has moved with Cortney's over the last 50 years.
