Total births
3,855
Unisex name · since 1886
Courtland
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 3,855 babies named Courtland, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3164
- among boys today
- 3,855
- born since 1886
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Courtland is the #3164 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,855 recorded since 1886.
Courtland has 3,855 recorded births among boys since 1886, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3164 as of the latest data, more common than 78% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2025.
- #3164 among boys today
- 3,855 born since 1886
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Courtland is currently the #3164 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 3,855 born since 1886, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3164
- among boys today
- 3,855
- born since 1886
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Courtland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3164
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Courtland was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
119 babies were named Courtland in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Courtland compares
3,855 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Courtland's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Courtland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,855 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 119 | 23 | 22,252 |
Courtland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Courtland's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 119, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Courtland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#3,164
Active since
1886
Courtland popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 119
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Courtland popularity over time - girls
245 total births recorded since 1982 (Courtland as girls' name)
Courtland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Courtland's strongest decade.
1,000 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Courtland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 131
1910s
131 births
- 1920s 199
1920s
199 births
- 1930s 146
1930s
146 births
- 1940s 177
1940s
177 births
- 1950s 172
1950s
172 births
- 1960s 174
1960s
174 births
- 1970s 316
1970s
316 births
- 1980s
1980s
470 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,000 births
- 2000s
2000s
453 births
- 2010s 399
2010s
399 births
- 2020s 201
2020s
201 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,000 births (26% of all-time use).
How Courtland compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Courtland's total volume
Courtland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Courtland by state
Where Courtland concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 210 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 157 | 4.1% |
| #3 | California | | 133 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 110 | 2.9% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 59 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 38 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 33 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 32 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Courtland's total US births 5.4%
Even split
210 of 3,855 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Courtland appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Courtland? ▼
Courtland has been given to 3,855 babies in the U.S. since 1886, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3164 as of the latest data. 119 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Courtland most popular? ▼
Courtland was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,000 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Courtland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Courtland are Texas (210 births), Louisiana (157 births), California (133 births).
Is Courtland a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Courtland is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,855 births, and as a girl's name it has 245 births.
How long has the name Courtland been used? ▼
Courtland has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 140 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Courtland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Courtney, Coulter, Coulson, Court, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Courtland's data
- Courtland's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,000 total births); usage has since declined to 201 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Courtlands (210 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Courtland
Nearby Names Like Courtland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Courtland
Courtney Boy
#3163 23,033 births
Coulter Boy
#3126 847 births
Coulson Boy
#6347 478 births
Court Boy
#8413 334 births
Courage Boy
#7448 268 births
Compare Courtland side by side: Courtland vs Courtney Courtland vs Coulter Courtland vs Coulson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Courtland
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1886–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Courtland: #3164 Unisex Name - 3,855 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/courtland. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Courtland draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.