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Kourtney

♂ Boy

Pronounced KORT-nee /ˈkɔːrt.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Courtney, from a Norman French surname (a place name, or 'short nose'). Once given to boys, it now leans strongly to girls in the U.S., which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Kourtney is a spelling of Courtney, 'from the court' (said 'KORT-nee'). More often a girl's name now, which we note.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Courtney, from a Norman French surname (a place name, or 'short nose'). Once given to boys, it now leans strongly to girls in the U.S., which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8624 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 840

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019712025

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

Kourtney is a spelling of Courtney, from a Norman French surname (a place name, or a nickname 'short nose'). It began as a boys' and surname name but now leans strongly to girls in the U.S., which we note. A crisp two-beat pick (said 'KORT-nee').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier girls' use. Rare for boys, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Kourtney is a spelling of Courtney, from a Norman French surname; once a boys' name, it now leans strongly to girls in the U.S., which we note (said 'KORT-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Kourtney — spelling of Courtney; cross-sex, girl-leaning now

Variations

CourtneyKortneyCourtnee

Nicknames

Kort

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kourtney mean?

Kourtney is a spelling of Courtney, from a Norman French surname (a place name, or 'short nose').

How do you pronounce Kourtney?

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

Is Kourtney a boy or girl name?

Kourtney is used here as a boy's name; note it now leans strongly to girls in the U.S.

How popular is Kourtney?

Kourtney is rare for boys in the U.S. and more common for girls.

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