Cortana
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About Cortana
Cortana is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through popular culture. Most famously, it was used for the artificial intelligence assistant character in Microsoft's Windows operating system and the Halo video game series. The name was derived from 'Curtana,' the ceremonial sword of mercy in British coronation ceremonies. In the Halo universe, the character was named after this sword, giving the name associations with both intelligence and strength. While rare as a given name before its technological associations, Cortana has attracted interest from parents drawn to its melodic sound and modern connections. The name has a futuristic quality balanced with a classical structure, appealing to those seeking a name that blends contemporary technology with historical references.
Pronounced kor-TAH-nah.
As of October 2026, Cortana ranked #10430 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #4621 in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,621 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Cortana in pop culture
- Cortana
personal assistant on new Windows Phone It is named after Cortana, a synthetic intelligence character in Microsoft's Halo video game franchise originating in Bungie folklore
- Cortana is the name of John
117's(Master Chief) AI from the Halo series.
- Cortana is Emma Carstairs' sword from 'Lady Midnight
' by Cassandra Clare, from the series 'The Dark Artifices'.