Courtly, polite, or from the short lake
A modern American invention, Kortlynn likely combines the Dutch-derived 'Kort' (meaning short) or the English 'Court' (referring to a courtly or polite person) with the popular 'lynn' suffix (meaning lake). It is often chosen for its contemporary sound and unique spelling.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kortlynn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
