girl's name
Courtnay
KORT-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 541
Courtnay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 8 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 1985, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Courtnay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 167 |
| 1990s | 114 |
How Popular Is Courtnay?
In 1998, Courtnay was given to 8 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 Courtnay 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 Courtnay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Courtnay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Courtnay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Courtnay
- English KORT-nee
Sibling Names for Courtnay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Courtnay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Courtnay
How popular is the name Courtnay?
In 1998, Courtnay was given to 8 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 Courtnay a girl's or a boy's name?
Courtnay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Courtnay?
Courtnay has 2 syllables.
When was Courtnay most popular?
Courtnay peaked in 1985, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.