Holding steady.
Popularity of Courtnei since 1980
Babies named Courtnei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Courtnei is a modern respelling of the more common Courtney, appearing on the U.S. Social Security list since 1980. The name saw its peak usage in 1990, aligning with the broader trend of Courtney and its variants in that decade. After the 1990s, its popularity declined, and it is now used only infrequently. The trajectory of the name is stable at a low level, with no recent resurgence. Courtnei was most often given to girls, reflecting the near-complete adoption of the name as feminine in the late 20th century. While no top states recorded significant usage, the name follows the pattern of other 'court-'-derived girl names in English-speaking countries.
Courtnei is a modern respelling of Courtney, which itself derives from an English surname that originated from a Norman place name. The surname was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Courtney became popular as a given name for girls in the late 20th century, and Courtnei emerged as a phonetic variant, particularly in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Court, Nei
Sibling names for Courtnei
Names that share Courtnei's style, for a brother or sister.
