Kourage
Primarily a boy's name of Old French origin with 23 recorded births. Also given to 21 girls.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Kourage, you're looking at a name that fewer than 23 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Kourage a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Kourage ranks #13332 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kourage is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, a phonetic spelling of Courage, from the Old French 'corage' meaning 'heart' and by extension 'bravery.' As a virtue name, it is a bold, aspirational choice that wears its meaning on its sleeve.
Kourage is a name that makes an immediate statement — choosing it for a child is an act of hope and conviction, a declaration of what this person will embody.
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In the American context, Kourage is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2021–2024). Its Old French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Kourage is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #13332), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kourage has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | — |
The Story of Kourage
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Kourage is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kourage are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Kourage?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kourage — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 23 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13332 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11630 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11667 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11530 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kourage as a Girl's Name
Kourage is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 21 recorded births since 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024