Will my child share the name Courtenay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Courtenay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Courtenay in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Courtenay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Courtenay is declining: down 2,661 places since 2002, to #5,201 in 2007. It peaked at #1,076 in 1998.

Is Courtenay a good choice for a distinctive name?

Courtenay is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Courtenay a popular baby name in the United States?

Courtenay does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Courtenay is a distinctive choice, ranked #2022 in 1997. Your child is likely to be the only Courtenay in their class.

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About the Name Courtenay

Courtenay has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2661 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1076 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Courtenay is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Courtenay in their class.