Cort
Cort is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short, courtly, or brave.
Origin and history
Cort is a masculine given name of English and Germanic origin, often arising as a modern shortened form of names like Cortland or Courtney, or from historical roots meaning short or brave. It remains a distinctive and relatively rare choice in the United States. Its single-syllable structure gives it a crisp, contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,918 babies in the United States have been named Cort since 1880. It ranks #2933 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45 %)
- CA (36.6 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
- OK (5.4 %)
- CO (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 234 |
| 1970-1980 | 152 |
| 1980-1990 | 156 |
| 1990-2000 | 289 |
| 2000-2010 | 446 |
| 2010-2019 | 336 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Famous people named Cort
- Cort McCown: actor, comedian
Fun facts
- Cort can stem from Middle English for short, French roots related to the court, or as a contracted form of Cortland.
- Though it has been recorded in official U.S. birth data since the 20th century, Cort remains a uniquely concise choice.