—2024 rank
1990peak year
257,956babies named Courtney since 1880
▼ 48%5-year trend
Courtney popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Courtney mean?
An English surname from the French place name Courtenay, often explained as 'short nose' from court and nez, or linked to 'court'. A top name of the 1990s.
OriginFrench, English
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Courtney
Same era, same vibe — if you like Courtney, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Courtneys
- Courtney Love, musician
Spellings & variants
KourtneyCortney
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