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Cortana

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Pronounced kor-TAH-nah /kɔrˈtɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Cortana, the name of a legendary sword (from the Latin curtus/Anglo-French cortain, 'shortened'); also the AI character in the Halo video games; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The shortened one (a legendary sword; a game AI): Cortana is a striking name. Warm and bold (said 'kor-TAH-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowLatin, Literary
MeaningFrom Cortana, the name of a legendary sword (from the Latin curtus/Anglo-French cortain, 'shortened'); also the AI character in the Halo video games; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10430 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cortana comes from Cortana, the name of a legendary sword (from the Latin curtus/Anglo-French cortain, 'shortened'); it is also the AI character in the Halo video games (routes layered). A striking name (said 'kor-TAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, a sword-name, and striking.

Did you know? Cortana is the name of a legendary sword (from the Latin curtus, 'shortened') — and the AI character in the Halo video games — a striking, contemporary choice (routes layered; said 'kor-TAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cortana — Latin/literary; sword-name; routes layered

Variations

Cortina

Nicknames

Cora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cortana mean?

Cortana is the name of a legendary sword (from the Latin 'shortened'); also the Halo AI. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cortana?

It's said kor-TAH-nah /kɔrˈtɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cortana a boy or girl name?

Cortana is a girl's name.

How popular is Cortana?

Cortana is a very rare name in the U.S.

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