How old is someone named Cortney?
The average Cortney is 37 years old.
Half of all living Cortneys are between 33 and 43.
When was Cortney popular?
Cortney rose fast and peaked in 1990, then faded almost as fast. 66% of all Cortneys were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 17 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 238 | 200 |
| 1970s | 2,499 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 8,445 | 8,100 |
| 1990s | 7,044 | 6,900 |
| 2000s | 1,440 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 335 | 340 |
| 2020s | 68 | under 100 |
How many Cortneys are still alive?
About 19,000 Cortneys are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Cortney since 1943.
Nearly every Cortney ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cortney?
About two in three living Cortneys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 16%
- Millennial 69%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Cortney an old name?
Somewhat. Cortney is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Cortney a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 85% of living Cortneys are women, and 15% are men.
The women average 37 and the men 39.
Names the same age as Cortney
NAME TWIN
Cortney's name twin is Jessica. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jessica's age curve is the closest match to Cortney's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Kortney (33)
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Questions about the name Cortney
How old is the average Cortney?
The average Cortney in the US is 37 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cortney?
About 19,000 Cortneys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1943.
When was the name Cortney most popular?
In 1990, when about 1,400 baby girls were named Cortney.
Is Cortney a Millennial name?
Yes. About 69% of living Cortneys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
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