Kourtney Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKORT-nee / /ˈkɔːrtni/English; French
Meaning
French: short form of Courtney; English: from the court
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kourtney is a modern variation of the name Courtney, which has its roots in Old French. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with the aristocratic title of 'court' and has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly given to girls in contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Kourtney has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., particularly influenced by celebrity culture.
Similar Names
Variants
- Courtney
International Variants
- Courtney (English)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kourtney was first seen in the United States in 1971. Kourtney has ranked as high as #1190 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Kourtney has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kourtney (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |