Cortlin
A modern unisex name derived from the English surname Courtland.
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Cortlin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cortlin today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cortlin births was 2003 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cortlin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
2003
11 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,658
Tracked since 1991
Census
Cortlin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 210 people with the first name Cortlin, which placed it at #37,260 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,260
National first-name rank
People counted
210
210 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
51.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cortlin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cortlin is White at 51.9%. The next largest groups are Black (36.7%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cortlin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cortlin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White51.9% · 109
- Black or African American36.7% · 77
- Two or more races5.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 4
Popularity
Cortlin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cortlin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 59 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cortlin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cortlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cortlin
The given name Cortlin has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "cortlin," which means "one who is wise and discerning." The Etruscans were known for their advanced knowledge of architecture, engineering, and art, and the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who possessed a deep understanding of these disciplines.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cortlin can be found in the Etruscan tomb inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were often carved onto the walls of tombs, serving as memorials to the deceased and preserving their names for posterity.
During the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, the name Cortlin gained popularity among the upper echelons of society. It was often associated with scholars, philosophers, and those who pursued intellectual pursuits. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Cortlin Aemilius, a renowned philosopher and writer who lived in the 2nd century CE. His works on ethics and virtue were widely studied and revered during his time.
As the centuries passed, the name Cortlin remained in use, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. In the 11th century, Cortlin Medici, a prominent Florentine banker and statesman, played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of the Italian Renaissance.
During the 16th century, Cortlin Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher, made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific revolution. His pioneering work on the heliocentric model of the solar system and his innovations in the field of astronomy cemented his place in history as one of the most influential scientists of all time.
In the 19th century, Cortlin Bronte, an English novelist and poet, gained literary acclaim for her masterpiece "Jane Eyre." Her work is considered a classic of English literature and has been widely studied and adapted for various media.
Over the centuries, the name Cortlin has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including science, philosophy, literature, and the arts. While its popularity may have waxed and waned, the name continues to carry the connotations of wisdom, intellect, and discernment that were embodied by its Etruscan origins.
People
Cortlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cortlin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cortlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cortlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cortlin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Cortlin a common name?
We classify Cortlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cortlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Cortlin was 2003, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cortlin is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cortlin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 210 people with the name Cortlin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,260 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cortlin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cortlin?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Cortlin on both sides of the split. Of the 207 people counted with this name, 149 were male (72.0%) and 58 were female (28.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cortlin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cortlin is White at 51.9%. The next largest groups are Black (36.7%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cortlin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Cortlin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.9% (109 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cortlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cortlin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cortlin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cortlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cortlin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cortlin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Cortlin?
Want to know how many Americans are named Cortlin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.