Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Cortlynn

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

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#8,008 (2015)

Total Babies

176

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#8008

Peak Rank

176

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cortlynn

Cortlynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 14 Cortlynns were born — ranking #8,008 that year. As of 2026, Cortlynn ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 176 Cortlynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Cortlynn

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

Cortland
Corton
Carton
Cartin
Carlen
Cartland
Cortin
Karten
Corten
Karton
Cordon
Courtly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cortlynn

What does the name Cortlynn mean?

Cortlynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cortlynn in 2026?

In 2026, Cortlynn ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cortlynn most popular?

Cortlynn reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #8,008 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Cortlynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cortlynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cortlynn include Tris, Lorraina, Chevi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cortlynn

Cortlynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 176 births in the dataset. Cortlynn's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #8,008. Use the chart and map above to compare Cortlynn'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.