Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Cortlin

Name: Popularity of the name Cortlin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cortlin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#6,257 (2003)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2024

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#6257

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cortlin

Cortlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 11 Cortlins were born — ranking #6,257 that year. As of 2026, Cortlin ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Cortlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cortlin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cortlin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cortlin

What does the name Cortlin mean?

Cortlin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cortlin in 2026?

In 2026, Cortlin ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cortlin most popular?

Cortlin reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #6,257 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Cortlin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cortlin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cortlin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cortlin include Kimon, Natalio, Hakiem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cortlin

Cortlin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Cortlin's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #6,257. Use the chart and map above to compare Cortlin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.