Cortlyn
Every Cortlyn since 1989 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cortlyn
Cortlyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1989, 391 American babies have been named Cortlyn. Its peak came in 2001, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cortlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cortlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,983 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,780 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,455 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,739 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,985 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,462 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,017 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,324 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,394 | 5 | #12,446 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,159 | — | — |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,532 | — | — |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,630 | — | — |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,710 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,029 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,616 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,017 | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,184 | — | — |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,596 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,286 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,702 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,200 | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,127 | 5 | #10,894 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,146 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,154 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,452 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cortlyn in 2025?
Cortlyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cortlyn?
391 babies have been named Cortlyn in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cortlyn most popular?
Cortlyn peaked in 2001, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Cortlyn a boy or girl name?
Cortlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cortlyn rising or falling?
Cortlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.