Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Courtnie since 1973
Babies named Courtnie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 639 |
| 1990s | 993 |
| 2000s | 274 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Courtnie is a modern respelling of Courtney that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, riding the wave of creative spellings that peaked in the 1990s. Its highest point came in 1994, when it reached its peak year, but since 1995 its trajectory has been falling steadily. Unlike the more established Courtney, Courtnie never ranked in the top 1,000 names nationally, and specific 1-in-N data is unavailable. The name reflects the broader trend of respelling classic names with unique flourishes, similar to Kourtney and other 'K' variants. Though it has not been recorded in any top states, Courtnie remains a recognizable, if rare, choice.
Courtnie is a modern respelling of Courtney, a name that originated as a French surname from the place name Courtenay, meaning 'domain of Curtius' (a Roman family name). It became a given name in the English-speaking world, with the variant spelling Courtnie emerging in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive name spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Court, Coco
Sibling names for Courtnie
Names that share Courtnie's style, for a brother or sister.
