Kourtnei

A girl's name of Old French origin with 166 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 166 Americans have ever been named Kourtnei. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and peaked modestly at 13 births in 1995 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

Kourtnei is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Kourtnei is a girl's baby name of Old French origin, a phonetic spelling of Courtney — from the French place name Courtenay, meaning 'domain of Curtius' or 'short nose.'

Kourtney Kardashian put the "K" spelling on the cultural map. Kourtnei's "-nei" ending gives it a slightly more unusual form — the same polished, modern energy that made Courtney one of the defining names of the 1980s, with an extra degree of distinction.

EtymologyShow more

Kourtnei first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. First appearing in the 1980s, Kourtnei emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Old French classification suggests a path from old french linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

166

Total births

Since 1988

1995

Peak year

13 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kourtnei has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.

First appeared: 1988Peak: 1995 (13 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kourtnei
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#16562	▼
2010s	47	#14418	▲
2000s	25	#15715	▼
1990s	83	#10163	▲
1980s	6	#11081	—

The Story of Kourtnei

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1995, Kourtnei is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Kourtnei are most likely born between 1988 and 2005.

How rare is Kourtnei?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kourtnei is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 1990s with 83 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Kourtnei by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(23 years, 1988–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kourtnei
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	5	#16562	-1 (-16.7%)
2019	6	#14757	0
2018	6	#14818	-1 (-14.3%)
2017	7	#13447	+2 (40.0%)
2016	5	#17657	-1 (-16.7%)
2013	6	#15653	-2 (-25.0%)
2011	8	#12812	-1 (-11.1%)
2010	9	#11781	+4 (80.0%)
2009	5	#18852	-1 (-16.7%)
2008	6	#16542	-2 (-25.0%)
2007	8	#13339	+2 (33.3%)
2000	6	#14125	-4 (-40.0%)
1999	10	#9180	+3 (42.9%)
1998	7	#11804	-1 (-12.5%)
1997	8	#10323	+2 (33.3%)
1996	6	#12697	-7 (-53.8%)
1995	13	#6851	+5 (62.5%)
1994	8	#10060	+1 (14.3%)
1993	7	#11201	-1 (-12.5%)
1992	8	#9983	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kourtnei a boy's or girl's name?

Kourtnei is primarily a girl's name.

When was Kourtnei most popular?

Kourtnei reached its peak popularity in 1995 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kourtnei?

Kourtnei is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 166 babies in the U.S. since 1988. Its peak was in 1995.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2021