Cortney
Cortney is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Short nose, or belonging to the domain of Curtins.
Origin and history
Cortney is a spelling variant of Courtney, which originated as a French surname derived from place names like Courtenay or a nickname meaning 'short nose'. Originally introduced to England after the Norman Conquest, it transitioned into a unisex given name in the English-speaking world. Though historically given to males, the Cortney spelling saw modest male usage in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,173 babies in the United States have been named Cortney since 1880. It ranks #2284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.1 %)
- TN (14.1 %)
- IL (10.5 %)
- AL (10.1 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 661 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,391 |
| 1990-2000 | 519 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 165 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Nicknames
Cort, Corty
Fun facts
- The name originally came from Northern France to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- Cortney transitioned from an aristocratic Anglo-Norman family name into a given name for both boys and girls.