Total births
197
Girls' name · since 1976
Cortny
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 197 babies named Cortny, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 197
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Cortny sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 197 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cortny has been recorded 197 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2001.
- 197 total births
- 1976–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
197 girls have been named Cortny since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 197
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Cortny was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
20 babies were named Cortny in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Cortny's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cortny's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cortny at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Cortny popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2001
- Peak year (1991)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Cortny by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cortny's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Cortny births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
114 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 114 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cortny? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 197 babies named Cortny. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 20 births.
When was Cortny most popular? ▼
Cortny was most popular in the 1990s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Cortny been used? ▼
Cortny has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 26 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Cortny? ▼
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 Cortny's data
- Cortny's decade-level peak was the 1990s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Cortny
Nearby Names Like Cortny
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cortny
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 Cortny side by side: Cortny vs Cora Cortny vs Corinne Cortny vs Cornelia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2001 (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. "Cortny: Baby Name Since 1976 - 197 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cortny. 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 Cortny 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 July 2026.