Cortez is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #919 in 2004 with 185 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 240 births ranking #698. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.5%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 10,729 boys born was named Cortez. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.