How Many People Are Named Kortez?
Complete statistics for the name Kortez: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kortez is a very rare name for boys, with only 787 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 419,439 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of those named Kortez being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 801 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kortez Through the Generations
Kortez emerged strongly in 2020 with 36 births, marking its peak year. The name's popularity is concentrated among younger generations, with 635 out of 787 individuals under the age of 30. This trend suggests Kortez is a name that's slowly gaining traction, likely appealing to parents seeking a unique yet strong-sounding name for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kortez's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kortez
How Many People Have the Name Kortez?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 787 people in the United States currently share the name Kortez. That works out to roughly 1 in every 419,439 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kortez a Common or Rare Name?
Kortez 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 Kortez Mean?
Kortez means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kortez in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kortez Most Popular?
The name Kortez reached peak popularity in 2020, with 36 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 Kortez?
Approximately 787 people named Kortez live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 801. That works out to roughly 1 in 419,439 Americans.
Is Kortez a rare name?
Kortez is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 419,439 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kortez mean?
Kortez means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kortez more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kortez are male and 0% are female.
When was Kortez most popular?
Kortez peaked in 2020 with 36 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.