Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Courtnei

Name: Popularity of the name Courtnei in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Courtnei, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,763

Peak Rank

#4,694 (1990)

Total Babies

229

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2011

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#4694

Peak Rank

229

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Courtnei

Courtnei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 20 Courtneis were born — ranking #4,694 that year. As of 2026, Courtnei ranks #16,763 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 229 Courtneis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Courtnei

Phonetically similar names — useful when Courtnei is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Courtnei

What does the name Courtnei mean?

Courtnei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Courtnei in 2026?

In 2026, Courtnei ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Courtnei most popular?

Courtnei reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,694 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Courtnei a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Courtnei is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Courtnei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Courtnei include Ivan, Charlese, Trenice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Courtnei

Courtnei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 229 births in the dataset. Courtnei's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,694. Use the chart and map above to compare Courtnei's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.