Kortez
Every Kortez since 1978 — 816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kortez
Kortez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,296 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 816 American babies have been named Kortez. Its peak came in 2020, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kortez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kortez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,387 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,675 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,148 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,783 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,173 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,855 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,852 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,680 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,414 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,637 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,342 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,546 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,493 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,168 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,862 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,207 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,440 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,172 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,951 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,355 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,283 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,803 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,863 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,176 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,884 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,196 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kortez in 2025?
Kortez ranked #6,296 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kortez?
816 babies have been named Kortez in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kortez most popular?
Kortez peaked in 2020, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kortez a boy or girl name?
Kortez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kortez rising or falling?
Kortez has been roughly stable over the past decade.