girl's name
Courteney
KORT-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 2,121
Courteney is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1995, when 170 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Courteney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 311 |
| 1990s | 575 |
| 2000s | 185 |
How Popular Is Courteney?
In 2008, Courteney was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Courteney Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Courteney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Courteney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Courteney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Courteney
- English KORT-nee
Sibling Names for Courteney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Courteney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Courteney
How popular is the name Courteney?
In 2008, Courteney was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Courteney a girl's or a boy's name?
Courteney is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Courteney?
Courteney has 2 syllables.
When was Courteney most popular?
Courteney peaked in 1995, when 170 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.