Cortez
Cortez: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Cortez?
Since 1880, 89 girls and 10,899 boys in the U.S. have been named Cortez (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2010 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #532 in 1990. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cortez FAQ
How popular is the name Cortez?
Since 1880, 89 girls and 10,899 boys in the U.S. have been named Cortez (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2010 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #532 in 1990. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cortez a boy or girl name?
Cortez is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 89 girls and 10,899 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).