Courtenay
boy nameCourtenay entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2284 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2284
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3392 |
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1940s | #3712 |
| 1950s | #3681 |
| 1960s | #3211 |
| 1970s | #3446 |
| 1980s | #4632 |
| 1990s | #6816 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Courtenay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Courtenay alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Courtenay in 2025?
- Courtenay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Courtenay most popular?
- Courtenay peaked in 1980, reaching #2284 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Courtenay with classmates?
- Courtenay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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