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Cortez

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Cortez was most popular in 1990, when 351 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,157 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,508, with 101 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 10,988 people named Cortez.

Most popular in1990
Rank that year#1,157
Births that year351
Total since 188010,988

Cortez over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Cortez’s peak in 1990. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org