Declining since 1995, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Kourtney since 1964
Babies named Kourtney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45 | 0 |
| 1970s | 528 | 98 |
| 1980s | 2,478 | 261 |
| 1990s | 5,447 | 207 |
| 2000s | 2,555 | 120 |
| 2010s | 2,553 | 119 |
| 2020s | 319 | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Kourtney is a modern respelling of Courtney that gained traction in the United States starting in 1964. Its popularity peaked in 1990, when it reached its highest rank, before entering a gradual decline since 1995. Currently, it ranks 4460th in 2025, with approximately 1 in 51,847 newborns receiving the name, making it a relatively uncommon choice. The name is most frequently given in Texas, reflecting regional preferences. As a variant spelling, Kourtney exemplifies the trend of creating distinctive feminine forms through creative orthography, a pattern common in American naming practices. Despite its modern coinage, the name has established a consistent presence over several decades.
Kourtney is a modern respelling of Courtney, a name that originates from the Old French place name Courtenay, meaning 'domain of Curtius' or 'short nose.' The original Courtney was used as a surname for families from Courtenay in northern France. As a given name, Courtney became popular in the 20th century, and the variant Kourtney emerged as a distinctly feminine spelling, particularly in the United States during the 1960s. Its popularity peaked in 1990, likely influenced by media figures.
Where Kourtney 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: Kourt, Kourty
Sibling names for Kourtney
Names that share Kourtney's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kourtney
Names whose popularity has moved with Kourtney's over the last 50 years.
