Kort
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Hollow, cauldron
Origin: Irish Gaelic/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #9359 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Korah, meaning hollow, cauldron.
Similar names: korah, koree, korey, korie, korra, korri, korrie, kotah
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kort? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Kort, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kort
What does the name Kort mean?
Kort means “Hollow, cauldron” from Irish Gaelic/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Kort?
Kort has Irish Gaelic/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Hollow, cauldron”.
How popular is Kort?
Kort ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Kort most popular?
Kort peaked in 2004 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Kort a boy or girl name?
Kort is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Korts in registered births are male.
Is the name Kort rising or falling in popularity?
Kort has fallen 36 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8874 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Kort been recorded?
Kort appears in birth records across 54 years — from 1947 through 2025.