Cortland
boy name#3949 in 2025Cortland entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1557 in 1991, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
#3949
rank today
#1557
peak (1991)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2463 |
| 1920s | #3193 |
| 1930s | #2760 |
| 1940s | #2686 |
| 1950s | #2948 |
| 1960s | #3053 |
| 1970s | #3918 |
| 1980s | #2881 |
| 1990s | #1815 |
| 2000s | #3170 |
| 2010s | #2945 |
| 2020s | #4226 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cortland has been most popular in TN.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Cortland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cortland alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cortland in 2025?
- Cortland ranks #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cortland most popular?
- Cortland peaked in 1991, reaching #1557 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cortland with classmates?
- Cortland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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