Total births
27
Boys' name · since 1999
Cortlen
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Cortlen, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1999–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Cortlen is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 27 have been recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cortlen has been recorded 27 times among boys since 1999, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2013.
- 27 total births
- 1999–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 boys have been named Cortlen since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 27
- total births
- 1999–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Cortlen was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
11 babies were named Cortlen in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Cortlen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cortlen's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cortlen at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Cortlen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2013
- Peak year (2006)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Cortlen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cortlen's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Cortlen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 17 births (63% of all-time use).
Cortlen by state
Where Cortlen concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 18.5% |
Texas share of Cortlen's total US births 18.5%
5 of 27 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cortlen? ▼
Cortlen has been given to 27 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 11 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Cortlen most popular? ▼
Cortlen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Cortlen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cortlen are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Cortlen been used? ▼
Records for Cortlen go back to 1999, giving 15 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Cortlen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cortlen's data
- Cortlen's decade-level peak was the 2000s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cortlens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cortlen
Nearby Names Like Cortlen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cortlen
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Cortlen side by side: Cortlen vs Corey Cortlen vs Cory Cortlen vs Corbin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cortlen: Baby Name Since 1999 - 27 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cortlen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cortlen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.