Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Kourtnee since 1981
Babies named Kourtnee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 283 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Kourtnee is a modern respelling of the established name Courtney, aligning with a trend of replacing initial 'C' with 'K' that gained momentum in the late 20th century. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1981, it experienced a brief peak in 1993 before entering a steady decline that began in 1994. The name is now exceedingly rare, with fewer than 5 occurrences annually, reflecting its status as a product of 1990s naming fashion. Unlike its parent name Courtney, which enjoyed widespread popularity, Kourtnee has not been recorded among the top 1000 names in any year. Its creative spelling gives it a distinctive appearance but has limited its long-term adoption.
Kourtnee is a modern respelling of Courtney, which itself originates from a French surname derived from the place name Courtenay (from Latin Curtius, a Roman family name). The name entered English use as a given name in the 20th century. The 'K' spelling became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a creative variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kourt, Kort
Sibling names for Kourtnee
Names that share Kourtnee's style, for a brother or sister.
