Cortne is an uncommon and unique given name of unknown origin. It appears to be a variant spelling of Courtney, which is derived from the Old French word 'courte' meaning 'short', and was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name in the late 20th century. However, Cortne does not follow the typical spelling pattern of Courtney variations such as Cortney or Courtenay. As a result, its origin and meaning remain unclear. Despite this, Cortne is a distinctive name that stands out due to its rarity and lack of traditional associations.
The name Cortne experienced fluctuations in popularity with a peak of 8 births in both 1988 and 1991, but overall maintained a consistent level of usage over the nine years with a total of 58 births.