Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Kortney since 1966
Babies named Kortney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 | 0 |
| 1970s | 278 | 96 |
| 1980s | 1,332 | 178 |
| 1990s | 2,486 | 117 |
| 2000s | 933 | 35 |
| 2010s | 241 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kortney is a modern respelling of Courtney that saw its peak in 1990, when it was most commonly given to girls. The name has been on a steady decline since that peak year, reflecting a broader shift away from creative spellings of traditional names. While not currently in the top 1000, Kortney enjoyed its highest usage during the 1990s, a decade when such variants were fashionable. The name's history ties back to the Norman French surname de Courtenay, reflecting a pattern of surname adoption common in English-speaking countries. Though its usage has waned, Kortney remains a recognizable alternative to the more standard Courtney.
Kortney is a respelling of Courtney, which originated from the Norman French surname de Courtenay. The name was originally a place name in France, derived from the Latin Curtis, meaning 'court.' It was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later adopted as a given name for both sexes, though primarily for girls in modern times.
Where Kortney 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: Kort, Korty
Sibling names for Kortney
Names that share Kortney's style, for a brother or sister.
