Cortland
Every Cortland since 1913 — 2,194 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cortland
Cortland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,968 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 2,194 American babies have been named Cortland. Its peak came in 2011, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cortland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cortland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 27 | #3,968 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,795 | 18 | #5,279 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,909 |
| 2022 | — | — | 30 | #3,706 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,493 | 20 | #4,809 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,836 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,083 | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2018 | — | — | 41 | #2,902 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,793 |
| 2016 | — | — | 37 | #3,116 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,651 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,157 | 42 | #2,816 |
| 2013 | — | — | 50 | #2,467 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,474 | 44 | #2,723 |
| 2011 | — | — | 62 | #2,131 |
| 2010 | — | — | 47 | #2,593 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,937 | 38 | #3,059 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,502 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,319 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,914 |
| 2005 | — | — | 29 | #3,399 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,294 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,797 |
| 2002 | — | — | 43 | #2,384 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34 | #2,753 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,438 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,890 | 51 | #1,738 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,181 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,243 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,207 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,708 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,325 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,105 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,400 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,570 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,085 |
| 1945 | — | — | 8 | #2,603 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,514 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,151 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,327 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,787 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,551 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,206 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cortland in 2025?
Cortland ranked #3,968 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cortland?
2,194 babies have been named Cortland in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cortland most popular?
Cortland peaked in 2011, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Cortland a boy or girl name?
Cortland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cortland rising or falling?
Cortland is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.