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Courtny

Girl name · English · French

Courtny 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funCourtny doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Courtny would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationCourtny peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Courtny you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
  • HistoryCourtny first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
Newborn in a white knit cap
hello, little Courtny

US births per million girls, 1975–2025

0816197520002010

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

About the name Courtny

Courtny 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.

Origin:English namesFrench names

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Questions about the name Courtny

What is the origin of the name Courtny?

Courtny is English and French in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Courtny 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 Courtny a boy or girl name?

Courtny is a girl name.

How popular is the name Courtny?

Courtny is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #3,540 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Courtny?

If you like Courtny, you might also like Courtni, Kourtni and Kourtny. Courtni is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Courtny?

Courtny 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 simple to spell and say, 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.