Curt Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Kurt //kɜrt//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: courtier; English: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Curt is derived from the Latin word "curtus," meaning "short" or "abbreviated." This Latin term evolved into the Old French "cort," which carried similar meanings. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French words entered the English lexicon.

The name Curt, as a variant of Curtis, emerged in Middle English, where it was used as a surname before becoming established as a given name in its own right. Historically, the name Curtis was borne by notable figures, including Curtis of the 12th century, who was a prominent landowner in England.

The name is also associated with the medieval practice of using surnames derived from occupations or characteristics, reflecting social status or personal attributes. In the context of English literature, the name appears in various texts, contributing to its recognition and usage throughout the centuries.

The name Curtis is also referenced in the King James Bible, where it is sometimes interpreted as a descriptor of nobility or respect. Culturally, the name Curt has been linked to notions of brevity and succinctness, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name's associations with qualities such as clarity and directness have contributed to its enduring appeal. Additionally, the diminutive form "Curt" has been used affectionately in various contexts, further embedding the name within cultural narratives.

Overall, the name Curt encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and has been shaped by historical and cultural influences over the centuries.

Famous people named Curt

In this section, you will find notable people named Curt. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Curt who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Curt who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Curt Schilling is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Boston Red Sox.

Fictional characters named Curt

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Curt Connors is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is a brilliant scientist who transforms into the Lizard after experimenting with a serum to regrow his lost arm.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Curt. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Curt was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Curt has ranked as high as #644 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

In the past 5 years the name Curt has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Curt is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Curt was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Curt.

Year Total Births Boy
2024 9 9
2023 9 9
2022 8 8
2021 10 10
2020 12 12
2019 6 6
2018 12 12
2017 11 11
2016 9 9
2015 8 8
2014 19 19
2013 15 15
2012 12 12
2011 14 14
2010 8 8
2009 21 21
2008 14 14
2007 19 19
2006 21 21
2005 28 28
2004 29 29
2003 35 35
2002 29 29
2001 32 32
2000 34 34
1999 37 37
1998 42 42
1997 40 40
1996 44 44
1995 62 62
1994 49 49
1993 59 59
1992 64 64
1991 78 78
1990 103 103
1989 92 92
1988 125 125
1987 137 137
1986 155 155
1985 156 156
1984 162 162
1983 145 145
1982 180 180
1981 200 200
1980 226 226
1979 249 249
1978 227 227
1977 218 218
1976 211 211
1975 232 232
1974 272 272
1973 327 327
1972 380 380
1971 378 378
1970 466 466
1969 509 509
1968 537 537
1967 506 506
1966 499 499
1965 579 579
1964 666 666
1963 632 632
1962 675 675
1961 658 658
1960 720 720
1959 658 658
1958 600 600
1957 441 441
1956 357 357
1955 291 291
1954 309 309
1953 255 255
1952 259 259
1951 194 194
1950 149 149
1949 115 115
1948 129 129
1947 127 127
1946 95 95
1945 79 79
1944 71 71
1943 63 63
1942 65 65
1941 57 57
1940 38 38
1939 44 44
1938 38 38
1937 36 36
1936 31 31
1935 32 32
1934 38 38
1933 24 24
1932 18 18
1931 21 21
1930 30 30
1929 19 19
1928 24 24
1927 19 19
1926 19 19
1925 25 25
1924 26 26
1923 16 16
1922 25 25
1921 23 23
1920 23 23
1919 28 28
1918 16 16
1917 21 21
1916 22 22
1915 25 25
1914 17 17
1913 12 12
1912 13 13
1911 6 6
1910 8 8
1909 9 9
1905 9 9
1903 7 7
1898 7 7
1897 5 5
1896 5 5
1893 6 6
1891 7 7
1890 5 5
1887 6 6
1886 5 5
1885 6 6
1884 7 7
1883 6 6
1881 12 12
1880 6 6

Top States for Curt (2003)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
58%
MI 5
42%