Land of the court or farm land
Derived from an English surname, Cortland likely refers to a 'court land' or an enclosed estate. It is also associated with the Dutch surname Van Cortlandt, which was prominent in early New York history. The name suggests a sense of establishment and geographic heritage.
Less common today
Cortland isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,559 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL cornerback
Special effects artist and grand-nephew of Humphrey Bogart
Protagonist and martial artist · The Octagon
