Cortez
Every Cortez since 1882 — 10,988 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cortez
Cortez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,655 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 10,988 American babies have been named Cortez. Its peak came in 1990, when 351 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cortez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cortez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 101 | #1,655 |
| 2024 | — | — | 77 | #1,998 |
| 2023 | — | — | 84 | #1,881 |
| 2022 | — | — | 104 | #1,655 |
| 2021 | — | — | 145 | #1,301 |
| 2020 | — | — | 124 | #1,400 |
| 2019 | — | — | 147 | #1,272 |
| 2018 | — | — | 149 | #1,239 |
| 2017 | — | — | 176 | #1,104 |
| 2016 | — | — | 162 | #1,177 |
| 2015 | — | — | 192 | #1,042 |
| 2014 | — | — | 195 | #1,036 |
| 2013 | — | — | 229 | #908 |
| 2012 | — | — | 195 | #1,012 |
| 2011 | — | — | 195 | #996 |
| 2010 | — | — | 214 | #941 |
| 2009 | — | — | 227 | #909 |
| 2008 | — | — | 200 | #985 |
| 2007 | — | — | 205 | #960 |
| 2006 | — | — | 200 | #937 |
| 2005 | — | — | 223 | #833 |
| 2004 | — | — | 185 | #919 |
| 2003 | — | — | 195 | #877 |
| 2002 | — | — | 163 | #971 |
| 2001 | — | — | 205 | #813 |
| 2000 | — | — | 230 | #741 |
| 1995 | — | — | 235 | #695 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,426 | 346 | #532 |
| 1985 | — | — | 191 | #637 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,714 | 108 | #852 |
| 1975 | — | — | 86 | #891 |
| 1970 | — | — | 54 | #1,118 |
| 1965 | — | — | 44 | #1,130 |
| 1960 | — | — | 43 | #1,195 |
| 1955 | — | — | 32 | #1,345 |
| 1950 | — | — | 15 | #1,957 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,869 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,150 |
| 1930 | — | — | 17 | #1,834 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #1,949 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,504 | 9 | #3,010 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,426 | 13 | #2,092 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cortez in 2025?
Cortez ranked #1,655 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cortez?
10,988 babies have been named Cortez in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cortez most popular?
Cortez peaked in 1990, when 351 newborns received the name.
Is Cortez a boy or girl name?
Cortez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cortez rising or falling?
Cortez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.