Declining since 2019, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Courage since 1990
Babies named Courage per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 24 |
| 2000s | 5 | 58 |
| 2010s | 39 | 118 |
| 2020s | 18 | 68 |
Meaning & origin
The word name Courage entered U.S. birth records in 1990 and has remained uncommon. Its peak year was 2019, when it ranked 7,679th nationally. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2019, reflecting a broader shift away from abstract virtue names in the 2020s. Despite its rarity, Courage has maintained a steady if small presence, with about 1 in every 170,808 newborns receiving the name in 2025. It is used across the country without strong regional concentration. Courage is virtually unisex but slightly more common for boys. As a modern coinage, it carries no traditional etymology beyond its literal English meaning, rooted in the Old French corage (heart) and Latin cor.
Courage is a word name derived from the English vocabulary word courage, which comes from Old French corage (heart, innermost feelings) and ultimately from Latin cor (heart). It has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1990, often chosen for its aspirational meaning.
Sibling names for Courage
Names that share Courage's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Grace, Honor, Joy, Liberty, Verity, Charisma, Clarity, Envy, Faithlynn, Freedom, Honest, Honestii, Honour, Imagine, Innocence, Loyalti, Loyalty, Memory, Onesty, Peace, Praise, Prosperity, Purpose, Sincerity, Sojourner, Special, Temprence, Treasure, Unity, Victory
Brothers: Bravery, Justice, Noble, True, Valor, Brave, Knowledge, Loyal, Righteous, Romance, Trust, Unnamed, Valiant, Wisdom
