gender neutral
Courtney
from the court
About Courtney
This name achieved peak popularity in recent decades yet maintains its sophisticated charm and approachability. It straddles the line between casual friendliness and polished professionalism, making it suitable for every stage of life from playground to boardroom. The name has a certain athletic quality to it, perhaps due to its association with various accomplished individuals across sports, entertainment, and business. It's substantial enough to command respect while remaining accessible and warm. Parents who select this name often value its familiarity without overuse—it's recognized without being commonplace in current birth announcements. The name offers natural nickname possibilities while standing perfectly well on its own. Its two-syllable structure provides rhythm and completeness, and it combines effortlessly with a wide range of middle and last names, offering flexibility in creating your daughter's full identity.
Popularity of the Name Courtney
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #754 | ||||
| 1882 | #937 | ||||
| 1883 | #761 | ||||
| 1885 | #800 | ||||
| 1962 | #863 | ||||
| 1963 | #810 | ||||
| 1964 | #667 | ||||
| 1965 | #613 | ||||
| 1966 | #482 | ||||
| 1967 | #389 | ||||
| 1968 | #348 | ||||
| 1969 | #339 | ||||
| 1970 | #334 | ||||
| 1971 | #319 | ||||
| 1972 | #337 | ||||
| 1973 | #292 | ||||
| 1974 | #124 | ||||
| 1975 | #102 | ||||
| 1976 | #76 | ||||
| 1977 | #76 | ||||
| 1978 | #68 | ||||
| 1979 | #71 | ||||
| 1980 | #48 | #337 | |||
| 1981 | #43 | #348 | |||
| 1982 | #43 | #252 | |||
| 1983 | #44 | #165 | |||
| 1984 | #46 | #143 | |||
| 1985 | #43 | #91 | |||
| 1986 | #35 | #93 | |||
| 1987 | #33 | #45 | |||
| 1988 | #24 | #38 | #414 | ||
| 1989 | #21 | #24 | |||
| 1990 | #17 | #21 | #460 | ||
| 1991 | #19 | #22 | #306 | #32 | |
| 1992 | #21 | #23 | #366 | #28 | |
| 1993 | #20 | #14 | #423 | #28 | |
| 1994 | #22 | #10 | #245 | #30 | |
| 1995 | #17 | #11 | #207 | #18 | |
| 1996 | #21 | #8 | #250 | #17 | |
| 1997 | #28 | #19 | #11 | #59 | #38 |
| 1998 | #39 | #16 | #13 | #43 | #41 |
| 1999 | #44 | #19 | #18 | #44 | #55 |
| 2000 | #59 | #22 | #17 | #54 | #72 |
| 2001 | #73 | #27 | #35 | #82 | #99 |
| 2002 | #88 | #30 | #54 | #83 | #127 |
| 2003 | #103 | #35 | #55 | #97 | #125 |
| 2004 | #121 | #48 | #70 | #127 | #165 |
| 2005 | #157 | #58 | #133 | #151 | #208 |
| 2006 | #191 | #66 | #99 | #169 | #298 |
| 2007 | #233 | #79 | #193 | #224 | #304 |
| 2008 | #270 | #95 | #227 | #182 | #391 |
| 2009 | #308 | #107 | #170 | #321 | #479 |
| 2010 | #354 | #123 | #195 | #267 | #637 |
| 2011 | #418 | #162 | #330 | #272 | #593 |
| 2012 | #481 | #242 | #194 | #418 | #625 |
| 2013 | #534 | #295 | #384 | #467 | #887 |
| 2014 | #679 | #380 | #595 | ||
| 2015 | #754 | #429 | #418 | #502 | |
| 2016 | #822 | #474 | #773 | #954 | |
| 2017 | #954 | #601 | #378 | ||
| 2018 | #698 | ||||
| 2019 | #922 | ||||
| 2022 | #638 | ||||
| 2023 | #733 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Courtney
- Cortney
- Kourtney
- Courteney
- Kortney
- Kourtnee
Names Similar to Courtney
Nicknames for Courtney
- Court
- Corky
- Coco
- Ney
Famous People Named Courtney
| Courtney Cox | American actress |
| Courtney Love | American singer and actress |
| Courtney Barnett | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Courtney B. Vance | American actor |
| Courtney Thorne-Smith | American actress |
| Courtney Eaton | Australian actress and model |
| Courtney Henggeler | American actress |
| Courtney Friel | American journalist and TV host |
| Courtney Miller | American YouTube personality - Smosh |
| Courtney Peldon | American actress |
| Courtney Skippon | Reality TV star - Below Deck |
| Courtney Walsh | Former West Indian cricketer |
| Courtney Gardner | American fitness model and athlete |
| Courtney Kupets | American gymnast |
| Courtney Pine | British jazz musician |
| Courtney Taylor-Taylor | American singer and songwriter - The Dandy Warhols |
| Courtney Ford | American actress |
| Courtney Kennedy Hill | American author and daughter of Robert F. Kennedy |
Characters Named Courtney
| Courtney Whitmore | Stargirl - DC Comics superheroine |
| Courtney Babcock | ParaNorman - Character in the animated film "ParaNorman" |
| Courtney Freeman | American Dad! - Animated character |
| Courtney Gripling | As Told by Ginger - Animated character |
| Courtney Shayne | Josie and the Pussycats - Fictional character from the comic series and film |
| Courtney Crimsen | 13 Reasons Why - Character on the TV series |
| Courtney Rockcliffe | Flight 29 Down - Character on the TV series |
| Courtney Dittmeyer | The Cleveland Show - Animated character |
| Courtney McCool | The Big Bang Theory - Character on the TV series |
| Courtney Wheeler | The Bold and the Beautiful - Character on the soap opera |
| Courtney O'Neal | Home and Away - Character on the Australian soap opera |
| Courtney Ames | Gossip Girl - Character on the TV series |