Miguel Cortes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Miguel Cortes — Spanish
183K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Miguel Cortes is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Miguel is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Miguel (surname) Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer. The surname Cortes: Cortés (Castilian, Galician, Valencian), Cortês (Portuguese), Cortès (Catalan) is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, respectively. The surname derived from the Old French corteis or curteis, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite', and is related to the English Curtis. The surname has become more frequent among Romani people in Spain than among the general Spanish population. Miguel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 183K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Miguel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Miguel

Spanish

Miguel (surname) Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer.

Surname: Cortes

Spanish

Cortés (Castilian, Galician, Valencian), Cortês (Portuguese), Cortès (Catalan) is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, respectively. The surname derived from the Old French corteis or curteis, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite', and is related to the English Curtis. The surname has become more frequent among Romani people in Spain than among the general Spanish population.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Miguel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Miguel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Miguel Cortes

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Miguel Cortes:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Miguel?
The first name Miguel originates from Spanish. Miguel (surname) Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer.
When was Miguel most popular?
The name Miguel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cortes?
The surname Cortes originates from Spanish. Cortés (Castilian, Galician, Valencian), Cortês (Portuguese), Cortès (Catalan) is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, respectively. The surname derived from the Old French corteis or curteis, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite', and is related to the English Curtis. The surname has become more frequent among Romani people in Spain than among the general Spanish population.
How common is the surname Cortes?
The surname Cortes is shared by approximately 46K people worldwide.
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