Courtney is a female name with American English pronunciation, pronounced as KOO-tnee (/ˈkuːt.ni/). It originated from an English surname, which itself derived from the French word "courtenay," meaning "short nose." The name Courtney has been a popular choice for girls in the United States over the years. In 2000, it ranked 15,031 in terms of occurrence. While its popularity has fluctuated, it was consistently chosen by parents in the 1980s and 1990s.