Cortney
Cortney is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Short nose or from Courtenay.
Origin and history
Cortney is a spelling variant of Courtney, derived from an Old French surname based on a place name or nickname meaning short nose. It grew in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, especially for girls. While common in the 1980s and 1990s, usage of this particular spelling has become much rarer in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
16,923 babies in the United States have been named Cortney since 1880. It ranks #1170 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 100 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,838 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,054 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,525 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,220 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Cortney
- Cortney Palm: Actress
Nicknames
Cort, Corty
Fun facts
- Cortney is a modern phonetic spelling variation of the traditional French surname Courtney.
- The name saw its highest US usage in the late 20th century before declining sharply in recent years.