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Kort

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Pronounced KORT /ˈkɔːrt/Medium

Meaning: A short name and spelling of Court, tied to the word 'court' (an enclosed yard; a royal or legal court), and used as a short form of Kortney or of the Dutch Kort (from Cornelius). As used the routes vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, sturdy name: Kort spells Court and shortens Kortney (said 'KORT'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA short name and spelling of Court, tied to the word 'court' (an enclosed yard; a royal or legal court), and used as a short form of Kortney or of the Dutch Kort (from Cornelius). As used the routes vary, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#9359 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 536

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200419472025

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

Kort is a short name and spelling of Court, tied to the word 'court'; it also serves as a short form of Kortney or of the Dutch Kort, from Cornelius. As used the routes vary, which we note. A crisp one-beat pick (said 'KORT').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Kort reads as a spelling of Court and as a short form of Kortney or the Dutch Kort (from Cornelius); the routes vary, which we note (said 'KORT').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Kort β€” spelling of Court; short for Kortney/Cornelius; routes vary

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kort mean?

Kort spells Court and shortens Kortney or the Dutch Kort (from Cornelius); the routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kort?

It's said KORT /ˈkɔːrt/ - one syllable.

Is Kort a boy or girl name?

Kort is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kort?

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

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