Short inhabitant; court attendant
A modern spelling variation of Courtney. It originates from an Old French surname, possibly referring to a 'short nose' (curt nez) or a place name related to a court or enclosed yard.
Less common today
Courtni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,099 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).