Courtney
Peaked at #17 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Courtney has been recorded 92% of the time for girls and 8% of the time for boys.
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Courtney — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#17
in 1990
Current rank
#1978
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Courtney reached its peak popularity for girls in 1990, ranking #17 nationally with 15,380 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #679 (2014) to #1978 (2024) — a 66% drop.
As of 2024, Courtney ranks #1978 nationally for girls, with 99 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,978 | 99 |
| 2023 | #1,891 | 105 |
| 2022 | #1,721 | 121 |
| 2021 | #1,683 | 123 |
| 2020 | #1,390 | 157 |
| 2019 | #1,234 | 190 |
| 2018 | #1,186 | 202 |
| 2017 | #953 | 277 |
Courtney — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#254
in 1977
Current rank
#3162
in 2024
Years tracked
134
1884–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Courtney reached its peak popularity for boys in 1977, ranking #254 nationally with 797 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1323 (2014) to #3162 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Courtney ranks #3162 nationally for boys, with 38 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,162 | 38 |
| 2023 | #3,184 | 38 |
| 2022 | #2,442 | 57 |
| 2021 | #2,467 | 54 |
| 2020 | #2,213 | 62 |
| 2019 | #2,530 | 52 |
| 2018 | #1,924 | 77 |
| 2017 | #1,821 | 82 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Courtney most popular?
Courtney was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #17 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Courtney becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Courtney?
At least 281,315 babies have been recorded with the name Courtney in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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