How Many People Are Named Cortland?
Complete statistics for the name Cortland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cortland, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,829 people in the US today, making up 1 in 180,441 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with nearly half of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person with great potential for success and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 2,166 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cortland Through the Generations
Cortland has seen a steady but slowly declining trend since its peak in 2011 when 62 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Cortland is 38, with a significant portion of the name's bearers being younger, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The age distribution shows 1,059 under-30, 665 aged 30-60, and 442 over 60, reflecting its relatively recent adoption and ongoing usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cortland's English place name roots
📄 About the Name Cortland
How Many People Have the Name Cortland?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,829 people in the United States currently share the name Cortland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 180,441 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cortland a Common or Rare Name?
Cortland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cortland Mean?
Cortland means "Place name" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cortland in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Cortland Most Popular?
The name Cortland reached peak popularity in 2011, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cortland?
Approximately 1,829 people named Cortland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,166. That works out to roughly 1 in 180,441 Americans.
Is Cortland a rare name?
Cortland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 180,441 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cortland mean?
Cortland means "Place name" and comes from English place name origins.
Is Cortland more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Cortland are male and 3% are female.
When was Cortland most popular?
Cortland peaked in 2011 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.