Courtney
Courtney is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Short nose, or belonging to the estate of Curtius.
Origin and history
Courtney is derived from a Norman French place name or surname, likely meaning 'from Courtenay' or originating from a nickname for someone with a short nose. Originally used as a masculine name, it transitioned to a very popular feminine name in the United States during the late 20th century. Although its usage for newborns has declined significantly in recent years, it remains a well-known classic.
Popularity in the United States
258,399 babies in the United States have been named Courtney since 1880. It ranks #159 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1429.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 46 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 120 |
| 1920-1930 | 147 |
| 1930-1940 | 102 |
| 1940-1950 | 302 |
| 1950-1960 | 449 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,239 |
| 1970-1980 | 23,991 |
| 1980-1990 | 84,309 |
| 1990-2000 | 113,290 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,979 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,661 |
| 2020-2029 | 683 |
Famous people named Courtney
- Courtney Cox: Actress, Producer
- Courtney Love: Musician, Singer
- Courtney Barnett: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Court, Courtie, Coco
Fun facts
- Courtney was originally an aristocratic Anglo-Norman surname before becoming a popular given name for both sexes.
- The name reached the top 20 most popular girl names in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.