Courtney

Courtney is a unisex name of French origin meaning “domain of Curtius.” In 2024 it was given to 137 babies in the United States.

Courtney at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
French
Meaning
“domain of Curtius”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔː(ɹ)tni/

About the name Courtney

Courtney belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “domain of Curtius” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Courtney first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 281,315 babies since 1880, including 137 in 2024.

Courtney in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Courtney in 2024
137
Total since 1880
281,315

Courtney in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Courtney in 2025
12
Total since 1996
23,595

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Courtney mean?

Courtney means “domain of Curtius” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Courtney a boy or girl name?

Courtney is a unisex name. In 2024, 137 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Courtney?

Courtney comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Courtney?

Courtney is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 281,315 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Courtney?

Courtney is pronounced /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tni/ (IPA).

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