Cortez

Cortez is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 77 boys in the United States.

Cortez at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cortez

Cortez belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cortez first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #532 in 1990, and in 2024 77 babies received the name — 10,797 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cortez in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#532 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Cortez in 2024
77
Total since 1880
10,797

Cortez in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3332 in 2010
Babies named Cortez in 2023
4
Total since 1996
37

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cortez mean?

The meaning of Cortez is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cortez a boy or girl name?

Cortez is a boy name. In 2024, 77 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cortez?

Cortez comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cortez?

Cortez first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #532 in 1990, and 77 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].