Kourtney
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Courtney.
Every Kourtney since 1964 — 14,765 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kourtney
Kourtney is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,502 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 14,765 American babies have been named Kourtney — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 682 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kourtney stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kourtney year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,502 | 9 | #8,624 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,483 | 6 | #11,745 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,159 | 10 | #8,023 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,100 | — | — |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,871 | 5 | #13,228 |
| 2020 | 79 | #2,268 | 5 | #13,207 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1,870 | 12 | #7,005 |
| 2018 | 90 | #2,124 | 7 | #10,274 |
| 2017 | 122 | #1,740 | 5 | #13,399 |
| 2016 | 161 | #1,436 | 9 | #8,530 |
| 2015 | 236 | #1,098 | 7 | #10,170 |
| 2014 | 257 | #1,015 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2013 | 304 | #853 | 12 | #6,854 |
| 2012 | 385 | #721 | 12 | #6,859 |
| 2011 | 431 | #658 | 21 | #4,593 |
| 2010 | 459 | #646 | 17 | #5,379 |
| 2009 | 334 | #839 | 15 | #5,972 |
| 2008 | 244 | #1,072 | 10 | #8,043 |
| 2007 | 159 | #1,472 | 12 | #6,896 |
| 2006 | 180 | #1,302 | 11 | #7,223 |
| 2005 | 191 | #1,202 | 13 | #6,065 |
| 2004 | 248 | #966 | 16 | #5,146 |
| 2003 | 254 | #927 | 9 | #7,585 |
| 2002 | 273 | #847 | 12 | #5,920 |
| 2001 | 319 | #754 | 15 | #5,035 |
| 2000 | 353 | #680 | 7 | #8,725 |
| 1995 | 559 | #455 | 15 | #4,177 |
| 1990 | 646 | #403 | 36 | #2,064 |
| 1985 | 215 | #781 | 35 | #1,749 |
| 1980 | 141 | #1,024 | 16 | #2,902 |
| 1975 | 71 | #1,451 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,620 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kourtney
- Kourtney Kardashian Celebrity · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kourtney mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Courtney.
How popular is the name Kourtney in 2025?
Kourtney ranked #4,502 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kourtney?
14,765 babies have been named Kourtney in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kourtney most popular?
Kourtney peaked in 1990, when 682 newborns received the name.
Is Kourtney a boy or girl name?
Kourtney is used for both: about 94% of babies named Kourtney have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Kourtney rising or falling?
Kourtney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kourtney?
Well-known people named Kourtney include Kourtney Kardashian (celebrity).