Kortney
Kortney is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short nose, or from Courtenay.
Origin and history
Kortney is a modern spelling variant of the name Courtney, which derives from a French place name or a Norman nickname meaning 'short nose'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other 'K' spelling variations. Although less common today, it remains a recognized contemporary feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
5,313 babies in the United States have been named Kortney since 1880. It ranks #2370 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- MI (8 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 278 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,332 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,486 |
| 2000-2010 | 933 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Nicknames
Kourt, Koko
Fun facts
- Kortney emerged as part of the late 20th-century trend of replacing the initial 'C' with a 'K' in classic names.
- The original root Courtney traces back to medieval French nobility and region names in northern France.