From Courtenay; short nose
Originally a French place name and a noble surname, it likely derives from the Latin name Curtenus, meaning 'short'. It is also associated with the Old French 'court nez', meaning 'short nose', which was a nickname for a medieval ruler.
Less common today
Courtenay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,179 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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