Cortland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cortland is an English name meaning 'court land', rooted in Old French. It has evolved through various forms over time and reflects a connection to nobility. Although it has no biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 19th century as a unique choice for boys, often associated with strength and heritage.
The name Cortland is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cortland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Cortland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2830th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2794th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2074th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2700th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3448th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20969th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cortland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cortland"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrtlənd/
Origin
English
Etymology
Cortland is derived from the Old French name 'Cortland', which means 'court land' or 'land near a court', reflecting a historical connection to nobility and land ownership.
Meaning
court land
Language Evolution
Cortland, Cortelande, Cortlandus
Historical Usage
Cortland gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the 19th century, particularly influenced by the rise of place names and surnames becoming first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Courtland, Cort, Corty
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Cortland is perceived as a unique and sophisticated name, often associated with a strong sense of identity and heritage.
Famous People
Cortlandt Van Rensselaer, Cortlandt Schuyler, Cortlandt B. Van Rensselaer
📊 Cortland Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 62 peak births in 2011
Geographic Spread
Popular across 11 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cortland"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cortland"
"Cortland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2830th of 7545 | 137 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2903rd of 6773 | 125 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2794th of 7552 | 165 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3451st of 10718 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2074th of 16616 | 521 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2700th of 24088 | 638 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3448th of 23106 | 389 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20969th of 30306 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Cortland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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64.77% 1574th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.13% 1921st/3685 |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
49.71% 2582nd/5194 |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
35.74% 2614th/7313 |
52.71% 3934th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
57.11% 3896th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Cortland" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cortland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cortland" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.