Boy · #4,720 in 2026

Cortland

Name: Popularity of the name Cortland in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cortland, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,720

Peak Rank

#1,557 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-14%

1994

First Year

2024

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#10569

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cortland

Cortland first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 62 Cortlands were born — ranking #2,129 that year. As of 2026, Cortland ranks #4,720 for baby boys with 21 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 2K Cortlands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cortland

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cortland is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cartland
Courtland
Kirtland
Gartland
Cotland
Hartland
Cordoned
Cartooned
Cartload
Portland
Garland
Heartland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cortland

What does the name Cortland mean?

Cortland is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cortland in 2026?

In 2026, Cortland ranks #4,720 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Cortland most popular?

Cortland reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #1,557 that year with 62 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cortland most popular?

Cortland has historically been most popular in Oregon, Utah, Indiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cortland.

Is Cortland a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cortland is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cortland?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cortland include Leandre, Audwin, Darrly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cortland

Cortland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Cortland's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #1,557. Use the chart and map above to compare Cortland's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.