Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Court since 1924
Babies named Court per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Court is an uncommon masculine given name with English origins, most likely derived from the surname Court, which described someone who lived or worked at a manor or court. Recorded as a first name as early as 1924, Court saw its peak usage in 1959, during a decade when short, surname-style names were gaining favor for boys. Since 2012, its trajectory has been consistently falling, and it has not appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 rankings in recent years. The name's usage is so sparse that no top states or one-in-N data are available. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, but also one that may invite questions about its background and pronunciation.
Court is a rare given name, most likely derived from the English surname Court, which itself comes from Middle English 'court' (Old French 'cort') meaning 'court, manor, or royal residence'. Alternatively, it may be a diminutive or variant of Courtney, a Norman French place name and surname meaning 'domain of Curtius'. The name saw limited use as a masculine given name in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1959, but has since declined steadily.
Sibling names for Court
Names that share Court's style, for a brother or sister.
