Cortez
boy name#1654 in 2025Cortez entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #532 in 1990, ranks #1654 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1654
rank today
#532
peak (1990)
101
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #943 |
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #1931 |
| 1920s | #2612 |
| 1930s | #2111 |
| 1940s | #1953 |
| 1950s | #1695 |
| 1960s | #1270 |
| 1970s | #933 |
| 1980s | #693 |
| 1990s | #651 |
| 2000s | #894 |
| 2010s | #1072 |
| 2020s | #1646 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cortez has been most popular in Texas, Michigan, Georgia.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Cortez are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cortez alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cortez in 2025?
- Cortez ranks #1654 among US boy names in 2025, with 101 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cortez most popular?
- Cortez peaked in 1990, reaching #532 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cortez with classmates?
- Cortez will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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