Cortez Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkor-TEZ / /kɔrˈtɛz/Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: 'courteous'; Portuguese: 'polite'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cortez is derived from the Spanish surname Cortés, which means 'courteous' or 'polite'. It is most famously associated with Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador known for his role in the fall of the Aztec Empire. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It reflects a historical connection to exploration and conquest.
Trend Summary
The name Cortez has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cort
- Corte
International Variants
- Cortés (Spanish)
- Cortez (Spanish)
Famous people named Cortez
Cortez Kennedy was an American football player who played for the Seattle Seahawks and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Fictional characters named Cortez
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cortez was first seen in the United States in 1882. Cortez has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Cortez has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cortez (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| AL | 5 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1962 | 45 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 60 |
| 1972 | 67 |
| 1973 | 88 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 86 |
| 1976 | 97 |
| 1977 | 95 |
| 1978 | 105 |
| 1979 | 96 |
| 1980 | 108 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1982 | 118 |
| 1983 | 145 |
| 1984 | 157 |
| 1985 | 191 |
| 1986 | 210 |
| 1987 | 218 |
| 1988 | 234 |
| 1989 | 320 |
| 1990 | 346 |
| 1991 | 323 |
| 1992 | 301 |
| 1993 | 313 |
| 1994 | 280 |
| 1995 | 235 |
| 1996 | 209 |
| 1997 | 213 |
| 1998 | 209 |
| 1999 | 240 |
| 2000 | 230 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 163 |
| 2003 | 195 |
| 2004 | 185 |
| 2005 | 223 |
| 2006 | 200 |
| 2007 | 205 |
| 2008 | 200 |
| 2009 | 227 |
| 2010 | 214 |
| 2011 | 195 |
| 2012 | 195 |
| 2013 | 229 |
| 2014 | 195 |
| 2015 | 192 |
| 2016 | 162 |
| 2017 | 176 |
| 2018 | 149 |
| 2019 | 147 |
| 2020 | 124 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2024 | 77 |