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Cortney

♂ Boy

Pronounced KORT-nee /ˈkɔrt.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Courtney, from the French place/surname Courtenay, or from 'court + nose' ('short-nosed'). Used here for a boy, though far more often a girl's name today, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Cortney comes from Courtenay (said 'KORT-nee'). More often a girl's name, we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Courtney, from the French place/surname Courtenay, or from 'court + nose' ('short-nosed'). Used here for a boy, though far more often a girl's name today, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12659 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719432024

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

Cortney is a spelling of Courtney, from the French place name Courtenay (or 'court' plus 'nose', 'short-nosed'). It began as an English aristocratic surname and men's name, then swung strongly toward girls in the late 20th century. Used here for a boy, we note the lean (said 'KORT-nee').

As a boy's name it appears rarely in the U.S. today. Surname-style, cross-sex, and crisp.

Did you know? Cortney is a spelling of Courtney, from the French Courtenay — historically a boys' surname-name, now far more common for girls, which we note (said 'KORT-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Cortney — Spelling of Courtney; cross-sex, girl-leaning today

Variations

CourtneyCourtenayKortney

Nicknames

CortCourt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cortney mean?

Cortney is a spelling of Courtney, from the French place name Courtenay (or 'short-nosed').

How do you pronounce Cortney?

It's said KORT-nee /ˈkɔrt.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cortney a boy or girl name?

Cortney is used here as a boy's name; note it is far more often a girl's name today.

How popular is Cortney?

Cortney is a rare name for boys in the U.S. and more common for girls.

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