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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Court — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Courage|Courtez
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Court

KORT · 1 syllables

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#9132
↑↑ Surging
#9132
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#8199 in 2020
5yr change
+3449 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9132 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Court

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9132

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3449 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishStrongModern1-syllableWord NameUnisex-leaning-maleRareContemporaryVirtue NameSophisticated
Character
legal authorityformal dignityjudicial fairnesscourtly gracerefined decorum
STRONG
High confidence

Court is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9132 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3449 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9132 · very rare
Court at a Glance
Meaning:From the royal or noble court; a residence of a sovereign or place of justice. Used as a given name to convey nobility and sophistication.
Language root:Middle English · Old French
Peak rank:#8199 in 2020
5yr change:+3449 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Court Crandall
Character in literature
Similar Sound
KurtCortKortCurt
Similar Style
GrantBlaze◈Ridge◈Stone◈AxelJett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Court
Blake◈Chase◈SlateLane◈Ridge◈Sage◈Vale◈Storm◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Court · Overview
Summary

Court is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9132 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 83/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Court scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3449 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Modern character
Court carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Court is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
court.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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