Total births
660
Girls' name · since 1978
Kortnee
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 660 babies named Kortnee, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 660
- total births
- 1978–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
660 girls have been named Kortnee since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kortnee recorded 660 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2018.
- 660 total births
- 1978–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
660 girls have been named Kortnee since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 660
- total births
- 1978–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Kortnee was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
46 babies were named Kortnee in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kortnee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kortnee's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kortnee at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Kortnee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2018
- Peak year (1990)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Kortnee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kortnee's strongest decade.
317 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Kortnee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
146 births
- 1990s
1990s
317 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s 36
2010s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 317 births (48% of all-time use).
How Kortnee 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 Kortnee's total volume
Kortnee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kortnee by state
Where Kortnee concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Utah | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Kortnee's total US births 1.8%
Even split
12 of 660 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kortnee? ▼
660 babies have been named Kortnee since 1978. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1990 with 46 births.
When was Kortnee most popular? ▼
Kortnee was most popular in the 1990s decade with 317 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kortnee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kortnee are California (12 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Kortnee been used? ▼
Kortnee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 41 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Kortnee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kori, Kora, Kortney, Korina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kortnee's data
- Kortnee's decade-level peak was the 1990s (317 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kortnees (12 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 Kortnee
Nearby Names Like Kortnee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kortnee
Kori Girl
#894 14,822 births
Kora Girl
#489 9,541 births
Kortney Girl
5,313 births
Korina Girl
#5186 2,605 births
Korie Girl
#4698 2,496 births
Compare Kortnee side by side: Kortnee vs Kori Kortnee vs Kora Kortnee vs Kortney
Related Names
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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, 1978–2018 (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. "Kortnee: Baby Name Since 1978 - 660 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kortnee. 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 Kortnee 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.