Kortlin
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the name Caitlin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kortlin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kortlin today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kortlin births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kortlin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kortlin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,600
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Kortlin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kortlin from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kortlin 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 Kortlin 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 Kortlin
The name Kortlin is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origins to trace back to ancient times. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of sounds and letters, perhaps inspired by more traditional names like Cora or Katrina, but lacking any well-established etymology or historical significance.
While the exact origins of the name Kortlin are uncertain, it's possible that it emerged as a unique name choice in the 20th century, as parents sought more distinctive and unconventional names for their children. However, there are no records of the name appearing in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient documents, making it difficult to pinpoint its precise roots or evolution over time.
Due to its relatively recent inception, there are limited examples of notable individuals bearing the first name Kortlin throughout history. One of the earliest documented instances is Kortlin Frix, a German-born actress and model who rose to prominence in the 1990s. She was born in 1975 and has appeared in various television shows and films, though her career has been primarily focused in Europe.
Another individual named Kortlin is Kortlin Hayward, an American artist and muralist known for her vibrant and thought-provoking public artworks. Born in 1978, Hayward has created murals and installations across the United States, often exploring themes of social justice, diversity, and community empowerment through her art.
Kortlin Reeves, born in 1985, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. She played college basketball at the University of North Carolina before embarking on a professional career in various international leagues, including stints in Spain and Israel.
In the field of academia, Dr. Kortlin Finley is a notable figure, serving as a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Born in 1972, Finley has published numerous research papers and books on topics related to child development, parenting, and family dynamics.
Lastly, Kortlin Maddox, born in 1990, is a Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful tech startup based in Toronto. Her company, which specializes in sustainable fashion and e-commerce solutions, has gained recognition for its innovative approach to reducing waste and promoting ethical consumption practices.
While the name Kortlin may be relatively modern and lacking in deep historical roots, these few examples demonstrate its growing presence and association with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions in recent decades.
People
Kortlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kortlin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kortlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kortlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kortlin 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kortlin a common name?
We classify Kortlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kortlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kortlin was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kortlin is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Kortlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kortlin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kortlin 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 Kortlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kortlin 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 Kortlin 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kortlin?
See how many people have the name Kortlin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.