An estimated 16,257 living Americans are named Cortney.
How rare is Cortney?
Cortney fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Cortney?
The median age of a living American named Cortney is approximately 37 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 42 years old.
Is Cortney still popular?
Not especially. Cortney has been declining since its 1990 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Where is Cortney most common?
Cortney has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 3.1× more often than the national baseline.
1963Peak 19902025
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
16,923
Diaspora map
Cortney spread fast — broke out in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, and West Virginia (1985) and ran high in 27 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, and West Virginia, 1985 · over-represented in 27 states over 7 years
