Kortney Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kortney originates from the English name Courtney, which has roots in the Old French surname Courtin meaning 'of the court'. The name has evolved through several stages and carries the meaning 'short nose'. It does not have biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed as modern and energetic today. Notable figures include Kourtney Kardashian and Kortney Hause.
The name Kortney is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kortney has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kortney' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3869th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3452nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11288th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3033rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 916th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1863rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9274th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kortney' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kortney"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrtni/
Origin
English
Etymology
Kortney is a modern variant of the name Courtney, which is derived from an Old French surname 'Courtin', meaning 'of the court'. The name originally referred to a person who lived near or worked at a court.
Meaning
Short nose
Language Evolution
Courtin (Old French), Courtney (Middle English), Kortney (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine form of Courtney, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Courtney, Cortney, Kourtney
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kortney is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youthful energy and creativity.
Famous People
Kourtney Kardashian, American media personality, Kortney Hause, English footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kortney"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kortney"
"Kortney" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3869th of 10718 | 114 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3452nd of 16616 | 251 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11288th of 24088 | 66 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3033rd of 19264 | 368 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 916th of 27321 | 3,133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1863rd of 35406 | 1,679 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9274th of 30306 | 133 |
Regional Popularity of "Kortney" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kortney" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
64.86% 1905th/2937 |
- |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
63.92% 2585th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.32% 675th/3685 |
29.79% 1333rd/4475 |
18.73% 973rd/5194 |
16.54% 1045th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.50% 1306th/4582 |
50.37% 2601st/5164 |
27.79% 2032nd/7313 |
34.64% 2585th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kortney"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kortney" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.