Courtney
Meaning: To listen, first explorer, watcher
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #113
Total births: 4,664
History: Courtney peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name has a confident, stylish character. Courtney represents the generation of Australian women who grew up with both Courtney Cox and Courtney Love as name references — polished and rebellious.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2004) | #94 |
| Babies named Courtney in 2004 | 75 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,664 |
| Peak year | 1997 (368 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #11 |
| Years in records | 1984–2004 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 75 spots |
Frequently asked about Courtney
What does the name Courtney mean?
Courtney means “To listen, first explorer, watcher” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Courtney?
Courtney has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “To listen, first explorer, watcher”.
How popular is Courtney in Australia?
Courtney ranked #94 in Australia in 2004 — given to 75 babies that year.
When was Courtney most popular?
Courtney peaked in 1997 with 368 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Courtney a boy or girl name?
Courtney is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Courtneys in registered births are female.
Is the name Courtney rising or falling in popularity?
Courtney has fallen 75 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #19 in 1999 to #94 in 2004.
How long has Courtney been recorded in Australia?
Courtney appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 1984 through 2004.