Cortland
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Cortland
Cortland, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the Dutch elements cort, meaning "short" or "narrow," and landt, "land."
Cortland for girls
Cortland is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, though it is more frequently used as a surname or place name. Derived from the Old French 'court' (short) and 'land,' it literally means 'short land' or refers to a court land. The name gained some recognition through the Cortland apple variety, lending it natural and fresh associations. As a first name for girls, Cortland offers a distinctive yet subtly sophisticated choice with its soft ending and strong beginning. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking an unconventional name with historical roots and a modern, unisex quality, though it remains well outside the popular rankings in most countries.
Pronounced KORT-land.
As of November 2026, Cortland ranked #3968 for boys in US births in 2025 and #15746 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1560 for boys in 1991 and #10819 for girls in 1994.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,816 | 42 | 21.9 |
| 2015 | #2,651 | 46 | 24 |
| 2016 | #3,115 | 37 | 19.5 |
| 2017 | #3,792 | 28 | 15.1 |
| 2018 | #2,902 | 41 | 22.6 |
| 2019 | #4,359 | 23 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | #3,939 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2021 | #4,806 | 20 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | #3,705 | 30 | 17.2 |
| 2023 | #3,905 | 28 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,968 | 27 | 15.8 |
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