Kourtney Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kourtney is a modern English name derived from the Old French 'Courtin', meaning courteous or of the court. It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in the context of celebrity influence. The name is associated with trendy and stylish traits, but has no biblical relevance.
The name Kourtney is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Kourtney has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kourtney' 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 2490th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5670th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8789th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1974th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 551st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 800th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1664th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kourtney' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kourtney"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrtni/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kourtney is a variant of the name Courtney, which has its roots in the Old French name 'Courtin', derived from the Latin 'curtis', meaning 'courteous' or 'of the court'.
Meaning
courteous, of the court
Language Evolution
Courtin (Old French), Curtis (Latin), Courtney (English), Kourtney (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, largely influenced by celebrity culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Courtney, Court, Kourt
Modern Popularity & Image
Kourtney is often associated with modern pop culture, particularly due to its association with celebrities, and it conveys a trendy and stylish image.
Famous People
Kourtney Kardashian, Kourtney Love
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kourtney"
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 "Kourtney"
"Kourtney" 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 | 2490th of 16616 | 404 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5670th of 24088 | 218 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8789th of 23106 | 95 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1974th of 19264 | 709 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 551st of 27321 | 6,406 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 800th of 35406 | 5,207 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1664th of 30306 | 1,564 |
Regional Popularity of "Kourtney" 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) |
51.02% 1880th/3685 |
- |
39.20% 2036th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kourtney" 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) |
48.42% 1422nd/2937 |
61.67% 2148th/3483 |
48.24% 1697th/3518 |
58.23% 2355th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.86% 437th/3685 |
17.94% 803rd/4475 |
8.74% 454th/5194 |
12.28% 776th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.84% 680th/4582 |
20.82% 1075th/5164 |
9.16% 670th/7313 |
16.31% 1217th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.70% 1542nd/3984 |
38.62% 1733rd/4487 |
21.08% 1438th/6822 |
30.72% 1928th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kourtney"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kourtney" 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.