Cortland
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Cortland
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.
Cortland for boys#3968 US
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."
Pronounced KORT-land.
As of October 2026, Cortland ranked #15746 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #10819 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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