Cortland
Cortland is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land belonging to a court or short piece of land.
Origin and history
Cortland originated as an English habitational surname referring to a person from land belonging to a short or court-like estate. It has seen steady, low-frequency use as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it offers a distinctive, traditional alternative to names like Cort or Cortney.
Popularity in the United States
2,145 babies in the United States have been named Cortland since 1880. It ranks #2787 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1777.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.5 %)
- TN (15.6 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 73 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 68 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 493 |
| 2000-2010 | 327 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Famous people named Cortland
- Cortland Finnegan: American Football Player
Nicknames
Cort, Corty
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone residing near a specific plot of courtly or estate land in old England.
- Cortland is also well known as the name of a city and county in central New York State, as well as a popular apple variety.