Kourtney Girl

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KORT-nee //ˈkɔːrtni//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: French: courtly; English: from the court

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kourtney is a modern variant of the name Courtney, which has its origins in the Old French surname Courtenay. This surname is derived from the place name Courtenay in France, which itself comes from the Latin 'Cortinacum', meaning 'the court' or 'the enclosure'.

The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names and terms were adopted into English. Over time, the spelling evolved, and the name became popular as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking countries.

Historically, the name Courtney was borne by various notable figures, including members of the English nobility. The most significant milestone in the name's history is its association with the Courtenay family, who were prominent in England during the medieval period.

The name gained further recognition through its use in literature and historical texts, particularly during the 14th and 15th centuries. The name's usage as a given name became more common in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was popularized by various cultural influences, including celebrities and media.

Culturally, the name Kourtney, like its predecessor Courtney, is often associated with notions of strength and nobility, reflecting its aristocratic roots. The name has also been linked to themes of courtly love and chivalry, which were prevalent in medieval literature.

While Kourtney is a relatively recent adaptation, it maintains the essence of its historical lineage. A diminutive form, Kourt, has emerged in contemporary usage, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in modern naming practices.

Famous people named Kourtney

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Kourtney Kardashian is a media personality and businesswoman best known for Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and her lifestyle brand Poosh.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kourtney. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kourtney was first seen in the United States in 1964.

Kourtney has ranked as high as #739 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Michigan, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Kourtney has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kourtney is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kourtney was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kourtney.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 40 9 31
2024 51 6 45
2023 62 10 52
2022 53 0 53
2021 64 5 59
2020 84 5 79
2019 120 12 108
2018 97 7 90
2017 127 5 122
2016 170 9 161
2015 243 7 236
2014 274 17 257
2013 316 12 304
2012 397 12 385
2011 452 21 431
2010 476 17 459
2009 349 15 334
2008 254 10 244
2007 171 12 159
2006 191 11 180
2005 204 13 191
2004 264 16 248
2003 263 9 254
2002 285 12 273
2001 334 15 319
2000 360 7 353
1999 417 14 403
1998 440 14 426
1997 569 20 549
1996 609 15 594
1995 574 15 559
1994 612 19 593
1993 558 16 542
1992 596 26 570
1991 597 32 565
1990 682 36 646
1989 470 31 439
1988 446 31 415
1987 323 30 293
1986 320 28 292
1985 250 35 215
1984 235 24 211
1983 196 20 176
1982 174 27 147
1981 168 19 149
1980 157 16 141
1979 114 18 96
1978 120 17 103
1977 98 22 76
1976 90 13 77
1975 71 0 71
1974 58 10 48
1973 24 8 16
1972 20 5 15
1971 19 5 14
1970 12 0 12
1969 11 0 11
1968 12 0 12
1967 7 0 7
1966 10 0 10
1964 5 0 5

Top States for Kourtney (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
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