Courtenay
Pronunciation: [ k-ERT-uhn-ay ]
Courtenay is a girl baby name. Ranked #67,271 in the US, popular nicknames include Cou, Coy, and Couie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Courtenay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,152 babies have been named Courtenay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Courtenay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,271 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,271
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Courtenay is also used as a boy name, ranked #13737.
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About the Name Courtenay
Courtenay is a girl name .
Is Courtenay a boy or girl name? Courtenay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,271 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,737. Courtenay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Courtenay is currently ranked #67,271 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Courtenay include Cou, Coy, Couie, and Courie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Courtenay include Courtney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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