Kortland
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Kortland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 145 babies have been named Kortland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kortland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,250 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,250
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kortland
Kortland is a boy name .
Kortland is currently ranked #15,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kortland include Kor, Kort, Korty, Kortie, Kortl, Kortly, Kortlie, And, Andy, Andie, Koy, and Koie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kortland include Kortez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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