How old is someone named Cortez?
The average Cortez is 29 years old.
Half of all living Cortezes are between 17 and 38.
When was Cortez popular?
Cortez is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1990 but no single era. You'll meet Cortezes of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 127 | 0 |
| 1920s | 147 | 0 |
| 1930s | 129 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 117 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 228 | 150 |
| 1960s | 378 | 310 |
| 1970s | 819 | 740 |
| 1980s | 1,837 | 1,700 |
| 1990s | 2,674 | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 2,033 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 1,854 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 635 | 630 |
How many Cortezes are still alive?
About 10,000 Cortezes are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Cortez since 1882.
Nearly every Cortez ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cortez?
About one in three living Cortezes are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 10%
- Millennial 35%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 19%
Is Cortez an old name?
Somewhat. Cortez is older than 50 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cortez will be 46 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cortez a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Cortezes are men.
Names the same age as Cortez
NAME TWIN
Cortez's name twin is Markus. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Markus's age curve is the closest match to Cortez's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Cortez
How old is the average Cortez?
The average Cortez in the US is 29 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cortez?
About 10,000 Cortezes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Cortez most popular?
In 1990, when about 350 baby boys were named Cortez.
Is Cortez a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 35% of living Cortezes, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this