Courtland
Courtland is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land belonging to the court or estate.
Origin and history
Courtland is an English habitational surname and given name derived from places named for land belonging to a court or manor. It has been used continuously but modestly in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it remains a distinctive, traditional surname-choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,855 babies in the United States have been named Courtland since 1880. It ranks #2054 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.5 %)
- LA (17.6 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
- GA (12.3 %)
- NC (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 131 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 146 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 172 |
| 1960-1970 | 174 |
| 1970-1980 | 316 |
| 1980-1990 | 470 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,000 |
| 2000-2010 | 453 |
| 2010-2019 | 399 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Famous people named Courtland
- Courtland Mead: Actor
- Courtland Sutton: Athlete
Nicknames
Court
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to someone who lived near or managed land belonging to a lord's court or manor house.
- Courtland is the name of several towns in the United States, including communities in Virginia, Alabama, and California.