Curran Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKER-an / /ˈkʌrən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of the hound'; Gaelic: 'spear'

Historical & Cultural Background

Curran is derived from the Irish surname O'Currain, which means 'descendant of Curran'. The name is associated with Gaelic heritage and has historical significance in Ireland. It has been used as both a surname and a given name, reflecting the tradition of naming children after ancestors. The name has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Curran has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

KieranCiaranDarranTaranKellanGarran

Variants

  • Kieran
  • Ciaran

International Variants

  • Ciarán (Irish)
  • Kieran (Irish)

Famous people named Curran

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Fictional characters named Curran

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Sibling Suggestions

CianNiallLiamAidanSeanFinn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Curran was first seen in the United States in 1916. Curran has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Curran has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Curran (2017)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19167
19575
19616
19666
19705
19719
197411
197610
197716
197813
197911
198013
198114
198212
198310
198412
198516
198615
198718
198823
198935
199039
199127
199232
199356
199437
199541
199635
199728
199834
199929
200033
200136
200223
200330
200434
200526
200634
200728
200822
200923
201020
201130
201226
201328
201424
201518
201611
201713
201810
20199
202012
20219
20225
202313
20249