Courtland
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #917 in 1888
31 babies were named Courtland in the US in 2025. It has dropped 86 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Courtland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Courtland, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Courtland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCourtland first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #917. Today it's #3,583, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCourtland has slipped 86 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Courtland
Courtland is a boy name of English origin. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Courtland for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 118 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #917 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 24 | 42,239 boys |
| 1900s | 5.6 | 177,305 boys |
| 1910s | 20 | 50,327 boys |
| 1920s | 18 | 55,340 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 72,516 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 83,264 boys |
| 1950s | 8.6 | 116,009 boys |
| 1960s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,411 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,557 boys |
| 1990s | 51 | 19,451 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,975 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,214 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 51,546 boys |
Other spellings of Courtland
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 Courtland
What is the origin of the name Courtland?
Courtland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Courtland a boy or girl name?
Courtland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Courtland?
Courtland ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#917).