Total births
617
Girls' name · since 1975
Cortnee
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 617 babies named Cortnee, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 617
- total births
- 1975–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Cortnee sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 617 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cortnee has been recorded 617 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2009.
- 617 total births
- 1975–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
617 girls have been named Cortnee since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 617
- total births
- 1975–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Cortnee was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
44 babies were named Cortnee in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Cortnee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cortnee splits its recorded history at 1992: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cortnee at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Cortnee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2009
- Peak year (1991)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Cortnee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cortnee's strongest decade.
276 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Cortnee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s
1980s
195 births
- 1990s
1990s
276 births
- 2000s 101
2000s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 276 births (45% of all-time use).
How Cortnee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cortnee's total volume
Cortnee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cortnee by state
Where Cortnee concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Cortnee's total US births 3.1%
Even split
19 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cortnee? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 617 babies named Cortnee. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 44 births.
When was Cortnee most popular? ▼
Cortnee was most popular in the 1990s decade with 276 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Cortnee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cortnee are California (19 births), Texas (7 births), Ohio (6 births).
How long has the name Cortnee been used? ▼
Records for Cortnee go back to 1975, giving 35 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Cortnee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cora, Corinne, Cornelia, Corrine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cortnee's data
- Cortnee's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (276 total births) through the 2000s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Cortnees (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cortnee
Nearby Names Like Cortnee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cortnee
Cora Girl
#103 156,028 births
Corinne Girl
#1087 49,877 births
Cornelia Girl
#3822 22,076 births
Corrine Girl
#4298 20,831 births
Cortney Girl
16,923 births
Compare Cortnee side by side: Cortnee vs Cora Cortnee vs Corinne Cortnee vs Cornelia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cortnee: Baby Name Since 1975 - 617 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cortnee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cortnee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.