Cortland
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,557 in 1991
27 babies were named Cortland in the US in 2025. It has dropped 138 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cortland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cortland, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cortland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCortland first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1991, when it reached #1,557.
- TrendCortland has slipped 138 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Cortland
Cortland is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Cortland for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 110 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #1,557 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 77,605 boys |
| 1920s | 6.6 | 151,286 boys |
| 1930s | 6.4 | 155,280 boys |
| 1940s | 5.9 | 169,779 boys |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 1960s | 4.6 | 215,517 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 191,571 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 95,785 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,386 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 60,864 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 44,924 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,124 boys |
Other spellings of Cortland
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cortland
What is the origin of the name Cortland?
Cortland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cortland a boy or girl name?
Cortland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cortland?
Cortland ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#1,557).