Courtland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Courtland is a name of Old French origin meaning land associated with a court or noble residence. It has evolved through historical forms from Cortland in Old French to its current form in Modern English. The name is often associated with sophistication and has gained popularity, especially in the 19th century. There is no biblical relevance attached to it.
The name Courtland is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Courtland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Courtland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1771st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1825th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1886th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1680th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1243rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2208th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3211th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8891st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15087th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Courtland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Courtland"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrtlənd/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Courtland is derived from the Old French word 'court,' meaning 'court' or 'enclosure,' combined with 'land,' referring to land or territory. It originally signified a piece of land associated with a court or a noble residence.
Meaning
Land associated with a court or noble residence
Language Evolution
Old French: Cortland, Middle English: Courtland, Modern English: Courtland
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with land ownership and nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Court, Courtney, Cort
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Courtland is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with sophistication and land ownership.
Famous People
Courtland S. Wells, an American politician, Courtlandt Palmer, an American painter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Courtland"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Courtland"
"Courtland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1771st of 7545 | 301 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1825th of 6773 | 286 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1886th of 7552 | 332 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1680th of 10718 | 447 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1243rd of 16616 | 1,148 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2208th of 24088 | 869 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3211th of 23106 | 430 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8891st of 27321 | 117 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15087th of 35406 | 76 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15328th of 30306 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Courtland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
51.57% 1431st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
48.44% 1704th/3518 |
38.48% 1556th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.84% 1468th/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
20.06% 1042nd/5194 |
32.07% 2026th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.60% 2502nd/4582 |
- |
21.84% 1597th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
43.23% 2949th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Courtland" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Courtland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Courtland" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.