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Courtland

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Pronounced KORT-lund /ˈkɔrt.lənd/High

Meaning: From the surname and place name Courtland/Cortland — 'the land by the court or manor,' also tied to the Dutch Van Cortlandt family of colonial New York (and the Cortland apple). It is chiefly a boys'/surname name; we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname and place name: Courtland means 'the land by the court' (said 'KORT-lund'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch
MeaningFrom the surname and place name Courtland/Cortland — 'the land by the court or manor,' also tied to the Dutch Van Cortlandt family of colonial New York (and the Cortland apple). It is chiefly a boys'/surname name; we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#13809 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Courtland is a surname and place name meaning 'the land by the court or manor,' bound up with the Dutch Van Cortlandt family of colonial New York and with Cortland County. As a first name it is chiefly used for boys, and its use for girls is very rare — we note the lean. Stately and surname-style (said 'KORT-lund').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, stately, and surname-style.

Did you know? Cortland is a New York county, a colonial Dutch family name, and an apple — all standing behind the given name Courtland; it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'KORT-lund').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Courtland — Surname/place name; Van Cortlandt; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

CortlandCourtlynCourtney

Nicknames

CourtLandy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Courtland mean?

Courtland is a surname and place name meaning 'the land by the court or manor.'

How do you pronounce Courtland?

It's said KORT-lund /ˈkɔrt.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Courtland a boy or girl name?

Courtland is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Courtland?

Courtland is very rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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