Kourtney
Kourtney is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short nose, or domain of Curtius.
Origin and history
Kourtney is a modern spelling variant of Courtney, which originated from an Old French place name or surname meaning short nose. Though predominantly given to females in the United States, it has a history of masculine usage as well. Modern usage is quite rare for boys, often influenced by contemporary popular culture spelling trends.
Popularity in the United States
840 babies in the United States have been named Kourtney since 1880. It ranks #3836 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.7 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- LA (9.8 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- MI (8.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 261 |
| 1990-2000 | 207 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Nicknames
Kourt
Fun facts
- Kourtney is an alternative spelling of Courtney, replacing the initial 'C' with a 'K'.
- Originally used mainly for boys in its historical surname form, the name shifted to female dominance in the late 20th century.