Total births
1,189
Unisex name · since 1925
Courtenay
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 1,189 babies named Courtenay, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,189
- total births
- 1925–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Courtenay sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,189 recorded since 1925.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Courtenay has been recorded 1,189 times among girls since 1925, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2005.
- 1,189 total births
- 1925–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,189 girls have been named Courtenay since 1925, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 1,189
- total births
- 1925–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Courtenay was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
67 babies were named Courtenay in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Courtenay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Courtenay splits its recorded history at 1977: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 67 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Courtenay at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Courtenay popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2005
- Peak year (1966)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Courtenay popularity over time - boys
246 total births recorded since 1915 (Courtenay as boys' name)
Courtenay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Courtenay's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Courtenay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 32
1940s
32 births
- 1950s 32
1950s
32 births
- 1960s
1960s
219 births
- 1970s
1970s
359 births
- 1980s
1980s
324 births
- 1990s
1990s
194 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 359 births (30% of all-time use).
How Courtenay 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 Courtenay's total volume
Courtenay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Courtenay by state
Where Courtenay concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 30 | 2.5% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 18 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 9 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
New York share of Courtenay's total US births 2.5%
Even split
30 of 1,189 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Courtenay appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Courtenay? ▼
Courtenay has been given to 1,189 babies in the U.S. since 1925, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 67 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Courtenay most popular? ▼
Courtenay was most popular in the 1970s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Courtenay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Courtenay are New York (30 births), California (18 births), Texas (18 births).
Is Courtenay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Courtenay is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,189 births, and as a boy's name it has 246 births.
How long has the name Courtenay been used? ▼
Courtenay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 81 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Courtenay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Courtney, Courtnie, Courtnee, Courteney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Courtenay's data
- Courtenay's decade-level peak was the 1970s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Courtenays (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Courtenay
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Courtenay
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Courtnie Girl
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Courtnee Girl
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Courteney Girl
1,124 births
Courtni Girl
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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, 1925–2005 (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. "Courtenay: Baby Name Since 1925 - 1,189 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/courtenay. 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 Courtenay 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.