Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Cortlandt

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

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#3,067 (1951)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

2011

Last Year

1951

Peak Year

#3067

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cortlandt

Cortlandt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 7 Cortlandts were born — ranking #3,067 that year. As of 2026, Cortlandt ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 80 Cortlandts 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

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Names that sound like Cortlandt

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

Courtland
Cortland
Cartland
Heartland
Kirtland
Gartland
Cartooned
Cartload
Cotland
Correlate
Courtly
Coraline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cortlandt

What does the name Cortlandt mean?

Cortlandt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cortlandt in 2026?

In 2026, Cortlandt ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cortlandt most popular?

Cortlandt reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #3,067 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Cortlandt a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cortlandt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cortlandt include Abbey, Renay, Sylester. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cortlandt

Cortlandt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 80 births in the dataset. Cortlandt's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #3,067. Use the chart and map above to compare Cortlandt'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.