Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Cortlin since 1991
Babies named Cortlin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Cortlin is a modern American name first recorded in 1991, placing it among the wave of late 20th-century invented names. Its peak year of usage was 2003, though it has never reached the top 1000. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising. The name does not appear among top states. Cortlin is a rare, contemporary choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a unique sound reminiscent of names like Corbin and Cortland.
Cortlin is a modern coinage, likely formed from the sound of the name Corbin or Cortland with the popular -lin suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991. The name does not have historical or linguistic roots in any established naming tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cory, Lin
Sibling names for Cortlin
Names that share Cortlin's style, for a brother or sister.
