Cortana
girl nameCortana entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #4584 in 2015, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
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rank today
#4584
peak (2015)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11590 |
| 2010s | #9531 |
| 2020s | #10734 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cortana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cortana is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cortana in 2025?
- Cortana is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cortana most popular?
- Cortana peaked in 2015, reaching #4584 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cortana with classmates?
- Cortana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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