How Many People Are Named Court?
Complete statistics for the name Court: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Court is a very rare name for boys, with only 286 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,153,376 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1959 with 15 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 333 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Court Through the Generations
Court has been a name that's slowly risen through the decades, showing a blend of classic charm and modern appeal. With 15 births in its peak year of 1959, it's seen a steady increase since then, though it remains quite uncommon. Today, there are 286 people named Court in the US, with an average age of 43. The age distribution is fairly even, with 36% under 30, 30% aged 30-60, and 34% over 60, indicating a name that's appreciated across generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Court's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Court
How Many People Have the Name Court?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,442 people in the United States currently share the name Court. That works out to roughly 1 in every 135,729 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Court a Common or Rare Name?
Court 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 Court Mean?
Court means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Court in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Court Most Popular?
The name Court reached peak popularity in 1959, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Court?
Approximately 2,442 people named Court live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,442. That works out to roughly 1 in 135,729 Americans.
Is Court a rare name?
Court is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 135,729 Americans has this name.
What does the name Court mean?
Court means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Court more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Court are male and 0% are female.
When was Court most popular?
Court peaked in 1959 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.