NAME PROFILE
Cortez
Cortez is a Spanish name meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.' The name carries a sense of nobility and honor, reflecting values of respect and dignity. It evokes images of a brave explorer or a charismatic leader, someone who navigates challenges with grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,988 |
| Gender | Male (72% / 28%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 23%MO — 22%MI — 21%GA — 17%TN — 16%
Notable People
Hernán Cortés (Spanish Conquistador, known for the fall of the Aztec Empire) · Cortez Kennedy (American football player, NFL Hall of Famer) · Cortez M. Harris (American artist and educator) · Cortez Allen (American football player) · Cortez T. Johnson (American civil rights activist)
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