NAME PROFILE

Cortland

Derived from the Hebrew for 'father of many' or the Arabic for 'lesson' or 'example,' this name belongs to a natural leader who possesses a magnetic and nurturing soul, inspiring those around her with wisdom and warmth.

Key Stats

Total births2,194
GenderMale (8% / 92%)
Peak year1996
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1935
Most recent2018
Syllables2
OriginHebrew, Arabic, African
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 42%TN — 21%CA — 17%NY — 12%OH — 8%

Notable People

Abra Moore (Singer-songwriter, 'Strangest Places') · Abra Mirville (Rapper and Producer, 'Princess') · Abra Prentice Wilkin (Philanthropist and Socialite) · Abra Lee (Horticultural Historian, 'Conquer the Soil') · Abra Potkin (Television Producer, 'The Amazing Race')

Nicknames & Diminutives

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