Declining since 1997, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Courtlyn since 1990
Babies named Courtlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 254 |
| 2000s | 274 |
| 2010s | 252 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Courtlyn is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's list in 1990, ranking 10,917 in 2025 with about 1 in 200,908 babies given the name. It peaked in 1998 and has been steadily declining since 1997. The name is a blend of Courtney and the suffix -lyn, reflecting a naming trend of the 1990s that favored melodious, feminine-sounding inventions. Courtlyn has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its rarity and scattered use across the country. While its etymology is somewhat obscure, it exemplifies the creative coinages of the late 20th century.
Courtlyn is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 1990. It seems to combine the popular name Courtney, itself a Norman French surname indicating 'short nose', with the fashionable -lyn suffix. The name saw a brief rise in the 1990s but has become less common since its peak in 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cory, Lyn
Sibling names for Courtlyn
Names that share Courtlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
