Short nose; from the court
Originally a French surname derived from the nickname 'court nez' meaning short nose, it later became associated with the Latin word for court. While it peaked in popularity during the 1980s and 90s, this specific spelling remains a less common alternative to the traditional Courtney.
Less common today
Cortney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #226 in 1990.
American actress known for the film Zombeavers
American mixed martial artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
