Kourtlyn
A girl's name of Old French origin with 388 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Kourtlyn peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 27 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Kourtlyn remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Kourtlyn ranks #9237 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kourtlyn is a girl's baby name of Old French origin, a feminine variant of Courtlyn — from the Old French court meaning 'royal court' or 'enclosed yard.' The K- spelling gives it a more contemporary, personalized look while the -lyn ending adds flowing femininity to its aristocratic heritage.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Kourtlyn belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their smooth, flowing ending — a popular compound ending in American feminine naming. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Old French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kourtlyn’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kourtlyn climbed 8317 spots in the last 20 years — from #17554 to #9237.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 72 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 188 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 84 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 44 | — |
The Story of Kourtlyn
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Kourtlyn is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Kourtlyn are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Kourtlyn?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Kourtlyn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2010s with 188 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kourtlyn by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Kourtlyn per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1992–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9237 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4932 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10826 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7469 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9935 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9439 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6148 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5596 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5896 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6141 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5718 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10654 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8445 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5463 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6781 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9167 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11241 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9878 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13031 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13794 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024