Curtiss Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KER-tiss //ˈkɜːrtɪs//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Courteous; Latin: Short form of Curtis

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Curtiss has its roots in the Old French name "Curtis," which is derived from the Latin word "curtus," meaning "short" or "courteous." The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the medieval period, when the Norman Conquest in the 11th century facilitated the introduction of many Latin-derived names into the English language. As the name evolved, it became associated with the qualities of courtesy and refinement, which were highly valued in medieval society.

The name Curtis was adopted into Middle English, retaining its original connotations while becoming more widely used in England. Historically, the name Curtiss and its variants have been borne by notable figures throughout the centuries.

One significant milestone is the appearance of the name in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as a surname, indicating its use among the Anglo-Norman nobility. The name gained further prominence through various individuals in English history, including landowners and knights during the medieval period.

Additionally, the name Curtis is mentioned in literary works from the 16th century onward, reflecting its integration into English culture. Culturally, the name Curtiss has been associated with themes of nobility and honor, resonating with the chivalric ideals of the time.

The name's connection to courtesy and respect has allowed it to endure in various forms, including the diminutive "Curt" or "Curtie," which has been used affectionately in familial contexts. Overall, the name Curtiss encapsulates a rich historical tapestry, linking its bearers to a legacy of respect and social standing that has persisted through the ages.

Famous people named Curtiss

In this section, you will find notable people named Curtiss. 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 Curtiss who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company is a historical aviation company best known for the Curtiss JN-4 Jenny, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, and the Curtiss C-46 Commando.

Curtiss Blow is a rapper best known for The Breaks, Christmas Rappin', and being a pioneer of hip hop music.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Curtiss, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CurtCarterCyrusCadenCullenColton

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Curtiss. 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 Curtiss was first seen in the United States in 1896.

Curtiss has ranked as high as #1566 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, New York, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Curtiss has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Curtiss 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 Curtiss 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 Curtiss.

Year Total Births Boy
2024 5 5
2020 5 5
2019 6 6
2017 5 5
2014 11 11
2013 8 8
2012 7 7
2011 6 6
2010 14 14
2009 13 13
2008 11 11
2006 6 6
2005 7 7
2004 10 10
2003 10 10
2002 13 13
2001 11 11
2000 13 13
1999 18 18
1998 18 18
1997 18 18
1996 21 21
1995 12 12
1994 26 26
1993 39 39
1992 16 16
1991 32 32
1990 32 32
1989 46 46
1988 40 40
1987 37 37
1986 32 32
1985 37 37
1984 34 34
1983 30 30
1982 50 50
1981 35 35
1980 38 38
1979 45 45
1978 41 41
1977 39 39
1976 34 34
1975 42 42
1974 35 35
1973 47 47
1972 47 47
1971 60 60
1970 73 73
1969 79 79
1968 59 59
1967 61 61
1966 58 58
1965 51 51
1964 77 77
1963 111 111
1962 99 99
1961 108 108
1960 89 89
1959 126 126
1958 93 93
1957 104 104
1956 102 102
1955 109 109
1954 81 81
1953 98 98
1952 75 75
1951 88 88
1950 71 71
1949 86 86
1948 86 86
1947 73 73
1946 79 79
1945 72 72
1944 72 72
1943 91 91
1942 82 82
1941 77 77
1940 63 63
1939 60 60
1938 61 61
1937 62 62
1936 53 53
1935 74 74
1934 53 53
1933 51 51
1932 63 63
1931 58 58
1930 51 51
1929 71 71
1928 51 51
1927 55 55
1926 41 41
1925 44 44
1924 40 40
1923 51 51
1922 44 44
1921 36 36
1920 42 42
1919 37 37
1918 35 35
1917 33 33
1916 38 38
1915 27 27
1914 21 21
1913 18 18
1912 14 14
1911 5 5
1910 8 8
1909 11 11
1907 5 5
1896 6 6

Top States for Curtiss (2002)

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
WI 5
100%