Courtney is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the Old French word 'courte' meaning 'short.' It was originally used as a surname for someone who lived on short land. The name Courtney gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since become widely recognized, often associated with prominent figures such as actresses Courteney Cox and Courtney Love.
The name Courtne experienced variable popularity between 1983 and 1996, with peaks of 10 births in 1991 and troughs as low as 5 births in some years like 1984, 1986, and 1996. Overall, there were 81 babies named Courtne during this period.