Kort
Every Kort since 1947 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kort
Kort is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,359 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 536 American babies have been named Kort. Its peak came in 2004, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kort stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kort year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,359 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,743 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,673 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,388 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,190 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,373 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,544 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,522 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,208 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,887 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,545 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,616 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,971 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,619 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,127 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,310 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,171 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,811 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,172 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,045 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,818 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,148 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,733 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,883 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,928 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kort in 2025?
Kort ranked #9,359 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kort?
536 babies have been named Kort in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kort most popular?
Kort peaked in 2004, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Kort a boy or girl name?
Kort is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kort rising or falling?
Kort is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.