How Many People Are Named Cortnie?
Complete statistics for the name Cortnie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cortnie is a very rare female name, with only 848 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 388,977 Americans. The majority of those named Cortnie are now aged between 30 and 60, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1990.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 869 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cortnie Through the Generations
Cortnie, a name that's been around since the early 1900s but gained significant traction in the late 20th century, saw its peak in 1990 with 61 births. Since then, the name has seen a steady decline, though it remains a name between classic and modern, with a fair spread across different age groups. As of now, there are 158 individuals under 30 and 711 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence among middle-aged adults while still being recognized by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cortnie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cortnie
How Many People Have the Name Cortnie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 848 people in the United States currently share the name Cortnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 388,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cortnie a Common or Rare Name?
Cortnie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cortnie Mean?
Cortnie means "creative variant of Cortni" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cortnie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cortnie Most Popular?
The name Cortnie reached peak popularity in 1990, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cortnie?
Approximately 848 people named Cortnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 869. That works out to roughly 1 in 388,977 Americans.
Is Cortnie a rare name?
Cortnie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 388,977 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cortnie mean?
Cortnie means "creative variant of Cortni" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cortnie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cortnie are male and 100% are female.
When was Cortnie most popular?
Cortnie peaked in 1990 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.