Cort Boy

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KORT //kɔrt//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: short form of Cortland; Scottish: from the court

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cort has its roots in the Latin word "corticus," meaning "bark" or "outer layer," which evolved into the Old French term "corte," denoting a court or enclosure. This term was adopted into Middle English as "cort," which referred to a court or a place of judgment.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French linguistic influences permeated the English language, leading to the incorporation of various terms related to governance and social structures, including those associated with courts and nobility. Historically, the name Cort has been associated with various figures and contexts.

In medieval Europe, the concept of the court was central to the social and political life, often linked to monarchs and their retinues. The name may also be connected to the Old French word "cort," which was used in the context of chivalry and knighthood, reflecting the values of loyalty and honor prevalent during the Middle Ages.

Additionally, the name appears in some historical texts and records, although specific notable individuals bearing the name are less documented compared to more prominent names. Culturally, the name Cort has connotations of authority and governance, resonating with the idea of leadership and social order.

Its association with the court system evokes notions of justice and societal structure. The name may also have variations or diminutives, such as Corty, which could reflect a more familiar or affectionate form, although these are less commonly noted in historical texts.

Overall, the name Cort embodies a rich linguistic heritage and reflects the historical significance of courts and governance in medieval society.

Famous people named Cort

In this section, you will find notable people named Cort. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cort who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Cort McAdams is a musician best known for his work with the band The New Amsterdams, and for his solo albums.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cort, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cort. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CoryCourtKurtColtCortezCadenCruzCale

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cort was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Cort has ranked as high as #5144 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Cort has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cort is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cort was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cort.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 14 14
2024 16 16
2023 12 12
2022 15 15
2021 14 14
2020 20 20
2019 28 28
2018 16 16
2017 20 20
2016 26 26
2015 39 39
2014 38 38
2013 39 39
2012 40 40
2011 57 57
2010 33 33
2009 41 41
2008 44 44
2007 46 46
2006 34 34
2005 45 45
2004 39 39
2003 50 50
2002 51 51
2001 43 43
2000 53 53
1999 37 37
1998 26 26
1997 19 19
1996 34 34
1995 32 32
1994 21 21
1993 39 39
1992 27 27
1991 24 24
1990 30 30
1989 20 20
1988 30 30
1987 17 17
1986 12 12
1985 9 9
1984 11 11
1983 14 14
1982 14 14
1981 10 10
1980 19 19
1979 11 11
1978 19 19
1977 26 26
1976 12 12
1975 8 8
1974 11 11
1973 20 20
1972 15 15
1971 16 16
1970 14 14
1969 18 18
1968 17 17
1967 12 12
1966 23 23
1965 32 32
1964 21 21
1963 23 23
1962 45 45
1961 27 27
1960 16 16
1959 18 18
1958 20 20
1957 13 13
1956 22 22
1955 13 13
1954 16 16
1953 17 17
1952 29 29
1951 15 15
1950 6 6
1949 8 8
1948 5 5
1947 9 9
1946 8 8
1944 5 5
1942 5 5
1915 5 5

Top States for Cort (2016)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CO 5
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