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Courtnei

Girl name · English · French

Courtnei is an English and French girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funCourtnei doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • GenerationCourtnei peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Courtnei you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
  • HistoryCourtnei first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025

05.511198020002011

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Courtnei

Courtnei is a girl name of English and French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Courtnei

What is the origin of the name Courtnei?

Courtnei is English and French in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Courtnei turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Courtnei a boy or girl name?

Courtnei is a girl name.

How popular is the name Courtnei?

Courtnei is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #4,694 in 1990, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Courtnei?

If you like Courtnei, you might also like Courtney, Kourtney and Kourtnei. Courtney is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Courtnei?

Courtnei is an English and French girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.