Courtnay
3 countriesPopularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Courtnay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
477 births recorded 1965–1998 · peaked in 1985 with 24 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
43 births recorded 1990–2002 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
30 births recorded 1996–2002 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
13 births recorded 1990–2001 · peaked in 1995 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Courtnay’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #4626 | — |
| 1980 | #4148 | ↑478 |
| 1981 | #4746 | ↓598 |
| 1982 | #4347 | ↑399 |
| 1983 | #4109 | ↑238 |
| 1984 | #4318 | ↓209 |
| 1985 | #3517 | ↑801 |
| 1986 | #5188 | ↓1671 |
| 1987 | #7353 | ↓2165 |
| 1988 | #5321 | ↑2032 |
| 1989 | #5545 | ↓224 |
| 1990 | #5060 | ↑485 |
| 1991 | #5399 | ↓339 |
| 1992 | #6314 | ↓915 |
| 1993 | #8052 | ↓1738 |
| 1994 | #5445 | ↑2607 |
| 1995 | #8766 | ↓3321 |
| 1996 | #10567 | ↓1801 |
| 1997 | #9017 | ↑1550 |
| 1998 | #10122 | ↓1105 |
Frequently asked questions about Courtnay
Is Courtnay a popular name?
Courtnay has 477 recorded births in United States between 1965 and 1998, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Courtnay more common for boys or girls?
Courtnay is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Courtnay most popular?
Courtnay peaked in 1985 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Courtnay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Courtnay’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5289 in 1965 to #10122 in 1998.
How many babies have been named Courtnay?
At least 520 babies have been recorded with the name Courtnay across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Courtnay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Courtnay appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.