Cortland
c(o)-rtla-nd,
cor(t)-land
US Popularity:7944
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Courtier; Brave; Court dweller
Corland is a gender-neutral name of German and British origin that means "courtier," "brave," and "court dweller." This vintage pick is historically a surname and has evolved over the years from Cort and Kort to the modern choice Courtney. Full of cheer and old-world charm, it's perfect for your little queen, king, or jester! Some famous Cortlands include former NFL cornerback Finnegan and Richelieu, a character in the classic novel The Three Musketeers. The latter may have been a bit devious, but he was always up for a good pun-chline!
Cortland Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Cortland is currently #7944 in U.S. births
Boy:Cortland is currently #8320 in U.S. births
Girl:Cortland is currently #21143 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
Gender:
Girl
#21143
in 2021
+ 5610
from 2019
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