Girl · #9,544 in 2026

Courtlyn

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

Current Rank

#9,544

Peak Rank

#3,149 (1998)

Total Babies

861

5-Yr Trend

-51%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#3149

Peak Rank

861

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Courtlyn

Courtlyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 38 Courtlyns were born — ranking #3,222 that year. As of 2026, Courtlyn ranks #9,544 for baby girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-51%). In total, more than 861 Courtlyns 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

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Courtlyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Courtlyn 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 Courtlyn

What does the name Courtlyn mean?

Courtlyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Courtlyn in 2026?

In 2026, Courtlyn ranks #9,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Courtlyn most popular?

Courtlyn reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #3,149 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Courtlyn most popular?

Courtlyn has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Courtlyn.

Is Courtlyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Courtlyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Courtlyn include Doriann, Shell, Tonetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Courtlyn

Courtlyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 861 births in the dataset. Courtlyn's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #3,149. Use the chart and map above to compare Courtlyn'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.