Cortney Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKORT-nee / /ˈkɔːrtni/English; Irish
Meaning
English: From the court; Irish: Short form of Courtney
Historical & Cultural Background
Cortney is a variant of the name Courtney, which has roots in both English and Irish cultures. The name became popular in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often used as a unisex name, though it is more commonly associated with females. The name's association with nobility and courtly life contributes to its appeal.
Trend Summary
Cortney has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Courtney
International Variants
- Courtney (English)
Famous people named Cortney
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Fictional characters named Cortney
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cortney was first seen in the United States in 1943. Cortney has ranked as high as #999 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Illinois, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Cortney has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cortney (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 61 |
| 1976 | 83 |
| 1977 | 145 |
| 1978 | 117 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1980 | 144 |
| 1981 | 116 |
| 1982 | 131 |
| 1983 | 147 |
| 1984 | 128 |
| 1985 | 141 |
| 1986 | 137 |
| 1987 | 152 |
| 1988 | 151 |
| 1989 | 144 |
| 1990 | 123 |
| 1991 | 98 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 |