Cartney is of American origin, derived from the Irish surname 'Macarten', which means 'son of Art'. It is a unique and distinctive given name, often used for males. The name Cartney has gained some recognition due to its use by celebrities such as Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who gave it to his son. However, it remains relatively uncommon, perhaps due to its unfamiliarity.
The name Cartney was not particularly popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with a total of only 29 babies given this name over those five years. The most common year for the name was 1987 and 1989, each having 8 births.