Courtney

Meaning of Courtney

The name Courtney comes from an old French surname, meaning "from the court" or "domain of Curtenus." It suggests someone who lived near a court or a specific estate.

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Popularity of Courtney

After ranking as high as #59 in 2000, Courtney has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Courtney as a boy's name

Courtney is also used as a boy's name. It comes from a French surname, originally meaning 'from Courtenay' or 'from the court'. Courtenay was a place name in France.

Notable people named Courtney

• Courteney Cox
  Actress, Friends star
• Courtney Love
  Musician, Hole frontwoman
• Courtney Thorne-Smith
  Actress, Ally McBeal
• Courtney Barnett
  Australian indie rock musician
• Courtney Eaton
  Actress, Mad Max: Fury Road

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Questions about the name Courtney

What does the name Courtney mean?

Courtney means the name courtney comes from an old french surname, meaning "from the court" or "domain of curtenus." it suggests someone who lived near a court or a specific estate, and it comes from French origins.

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

Courtney is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Courtney?

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

When was Courtney most popular?

Courtney peaked at #59 in 2000.