Cortlandt
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cortlandt first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 59 babies have been named Cortlandt in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cortlandt is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,418 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,418
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cortlandt
Cortlandt is a boy name .
Cortlandt is currently ranked #33,418 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cortlandt include Cor, Cort, Corty, Cortie, Cortl, Cortly, Cortlie, Ndt, Ndty, Ndtie, Andt, and Coy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cortlandt include Cortez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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