How Many People Are Named Kortney?
Complete statistics for the name Kortney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kortney is a very rare female name, with only 5,621 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 58,705 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 335 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 5,749 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
📜 Kortney Through the Generations
Kortney has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1990, when 335 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Kortney is 33, with 33% under 30 and 67% aged 30-60. Interestingly, there are no known individuals over 60 with this name, suggesting a relatively young demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kortney's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kortney
How Many People Have the Name Kortney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,621 people in the United States currently share the name Kortney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,705 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kortney a Common or Rare Name?
Kortney 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 Kortney Mean?
Kortney means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kortney in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.
When Was Kortney Most Popular?
The name Kortney reached peak popularity in 1990, with 335 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 Kortney?
Approximately 5,621 people named Kortney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,749. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,705 Americans.
Is Kortney a rare name?
Kortney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,705 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kortney mean?
Kortney means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Kortney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Kortney are male and 93% are female.
When was Kortney most popular?
Kortney peaked in 1990 with 335 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.