girls' name · peaked 1998

Courtlyn

Every Courtlyn since 1990 — 870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#11,157
among girls
Babies in 2025
8
named Courtlyn
Peak year
1998
38 babies
All-time total
870
since 1990

The story of Courtlyn

Courtlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,157 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1990, 870 American babies have been named Courtlyn. Its peak came in 1998, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Courtlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Courtlyn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 8 #11,157
2024 10 #9,701
2023 5 #15,716 6 #11,099
2022 17 #6,781
2021 17 #6,753
2020 17 #6,700
2019 23 #5,477
2018 18 #6,588
2017 20 #6,098
2016 28 #4,887
2015 21 #6,075
2014 27 #5,057
2013 27 #5,046
2012 28 #4,993
2011 25 #5,404
2010 35 #4,216
2009 26 #5,428
2008 29 #5,040
2007 25 #5,562
2006 28 #4,988
2005 24 #5,309
2004 32 #4,306
2003 28 #4,571 5 #11,211
2002 34 #3,827
2001 20 #5,627 5 #10,896
2000 28 #4,319
1995 30 #3,603
1990 12 #6,963
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Courtlyn in 2025?

Courtlyn ranked #11,157 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Courtlyn?

870 babies have been named Courtlyn in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Courtlyn most popular?

Courtlyn peaked in 1998, when 38 newborns received the name.

Is Courtlyn a boy or girl name?

Courtlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Courtlyn rising or falling?

Courtlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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