Cortina
Below 5 births
About Cortina
Cortina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian, where it means 'curtain' or refers to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the famous resort town in northern Italy. Alternatively, it could relate to the Latin 'cortis' meaning 'courtyard' or be a feminine form of Cortin, a surname of French origin. The name gained some recognition through the Ford Cortina, a popular car model from the 1960s-70s. Cortina has a melodic, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel ending, typical of Italian-derived feminine names. While uncommon as a given name, it offers a distinctive option with a romantic European sound. The name evokes images of the Italian Alps, suggesting beauty, elegance and a connection to nature.
Pronounced kor-TEE-nuh.
As of October 2026, Cortina ranked #13938 in US births in 1993 SSA, peaked at #1807 in 1972.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 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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Veneto, Italy