Cortney

Meaning of Cortney

It means 'from the court' or 'dweller by the court'. It comes from a French surname that referred to someone living near a court or estate.

Cortney has French, English roots — browse every French, English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cortney

After ranking as high as #826 in 2000, Cortney has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cortney

• Courteney Cox
  Actress, star of 'Friends'
• Courtney Love
  Musician, frontwoman of Hole
• Courtney Thorne-Smith
  Actress, 'Melrose Place' star
• Courtney Barnett
  Australian indie rock musician
• Courtney Dauwalter
  Elite ultramarathon runner

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Questions about the name Cortney

What does the name Cortney mean?

Cortney means it means 'from the court' or 'dweller by the court'. it comes from a french surname that referred to someone living near a court or estate, and it comes from French, English origins.

Is Cortney a boy's or a girl's name?

Cortney is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cortney?

Cortney did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cortney most popular?

Cortney peaked at #826 in 2000.