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Cortlin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KORT-lin /ˈkɔrt.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Cortland/Courtland, from a Dutch-English surname and place name meaning 'court land' or 'short land'. The '-lin' ending is a stylistic variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern surname-name: Cortlin spins Cortland — 'court land' (said 'KORT-lin').
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Origin LowEnglish, Dutch
MeaningA modern spelling of Cortland/Courtland, from a Dutch-English surname and place name meaning 'court land' or 'short land'. The '-lin' ending is a stylistic variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#12658 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cortlin is a modern spelling of Cortland/Courtland, from a Dutch-English surname and place name, 'court land' or 'short land'. The '-lin' ending gives the sturdy classic a contemporary twist (said 'KORT-lin').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling. Modern, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Cortlin is a modern respelling of Cortland/Courtland, a Dutch-English name meaning 'court land' or 'short land' — crisp and surname-style (said 'KORT-lin').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Cortlin — Spelling of Cortland/Courtland, 'court land'

Variations

CortlandCourtlandCortlan

Nicknames

CortLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cortlin mean?

Cortlin is a spelling of Cortland/Courtland, meaning 'court land' or 'short land'.

How do you pronounce Cortlin?

It's said KORT-lin /ˈkɔrt.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cortlin a boy or girl name?

Cortlin is a boy's name.

How popular is Cortlin?

Cortlin is a rare name in the U.S.

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