How Many People Are Named Courtney?
281,315
people in the United States are named Courtney
1 in 1,190 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#281
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0840%
Of US population
Peak Year
1990
16,055 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KORT-nee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short") or else from a Norman nickname meaning "short nose". As a feminine name in America, it first became popular during the 1970s.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 34.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1881 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
22,121
California
20,432
New York
14,375
Ohio
13,595
Florida
12,868
Pennsylvania
12,254
Illinois
11,709
Michigan
10,741
Georgia
10,541
North Carolina
8,939
💡 Fun Facts About "Courtney"
- 137 babies were named Courtney in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1990
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1881
- Most popular in Texas
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