Cortez
Boy nameCortez has been given to 10,988 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1990. In 2025, about 1 in 16,912 boys was named Cortez.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,988
Peak year
1990 (351 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
▼ -47%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Cortez's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #891 |
| 2000 | #741 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
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Sibling name ideas for Cortez
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FAQ
How popular is the name Cortez?
Cortez has been given to 10,988 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cortez peak?
Cortez peaked in 1990, when 351 babies were given the name.
Is Cortez a girl or boy name?
Cortez is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Cortez are boys).
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