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 births | 2,194 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 1996 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1935 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, Arabic, African |
| Comeback name | No |
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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