Kurt Boy

Popularity: #876 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: German; Scandinavian

Meaning: German: bold; Scandinavian: court

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kurt has its roots in the Germanic language, derived from the Old High German name "Konrad," which means "bold counsel" or "brave advisor." This name evolved through various forms, including the Middle High German "Kurt," before being adopted into modern German. The transition into English occurred primarily through the influence of German immigrants and the cultural exchange between Germany and English-speaking countries, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Historically, the name Kurt has been associated with several notable figures. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of German nobility, where it was borne by various princes and counts throughout the Middle Ages.

Additionally, the name gained prominence in literature and the arts, particularly in the 20th century, with figures such as the German playwright Kurt Weill, who contributed to the cultural landscape of the Weimar Republic and beyond. The name has also been linked to various saints and religious figures, although specific references are less common compared to other names.

Culturally, Kurt has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and leadership due to its etymological meaning. The name's association with boldness and counsel has made it a favored choice in German-speaking regions, and it has been carried into various forms of media, including literature and film.

A diminutive form, "Kurtchen," has also been used affectionately in German-speaking families, reflecting the name's versatility and enduring appeal. Overall, Kurt embodies a rich historical and cultural significance that has contributed to its lasting presence in various societies.

Famous people named Kurt

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

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Kurt Cobain is a musician best known for being the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana.

Kurt Russell is an actor best known for Escape from New York, The Thing, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Kurt Vonnegut is an author best known for Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions.

Kurt Angle is a retired professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE and Olympic gold medal achievements.

Kurt Warner is a former American football quarterback best known for his time with the St. Louis Rams and winning Super Bowl MVP.

Kurt Sutter is a writer and producer best known for creating Sons of Anarchy and The Bastard Executioner.

Kurt Masur is a conductor best known for his work with the New York Philharmonic and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Kurt Weill is a composer best known for his collaborations with Bertolt Brecht and works like The Threepenny Opera.

Fictional characters named Kurt

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Kurt Wagner is a fictional character from the comic book series X-Men. He is a mutant known as Nightcrawler, famous for his teleportation abilities and blue, demonic appearance.

Kurt Hummel is a fictional character from the TV series Glee. He is a talented singer and performer who navigates the challenges of high school while embracing his identity as a gay teenager.

Sibling suggestions

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

KarlKlausKiraKendraKristinKevin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kurt. 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.

CurtisKurtisCarterKadenKellanKieranKurtan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kurt was first seen in the United States in 1894.

Kurt has ranked as high as #239 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kurt 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 Kurt 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 Kurt.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 62 62 0
2024 71 71 0
2023 57 57 0
2022 81 81 0
2021 72 72 0
2020 94 94 0
2019 97 97 0
2018 90 90 0
2017 93 93 0
2016 122 122 0
2015 121 121 0
2014 113 113 0
2013 131 131 0
2012 108 108 0
2011 111 111 0
2010 112 112 0
2009 134 134 0
2008 139 139 0
2007 157 157 0
2006 182 182 0
2005 182 182 0
2004 230 230 0
2003 244 244 0
2002 278 278 0
2001 273 273 0
2000 315 315 0
1999 334 334 0
1998 368 368 0
1997 439 439 0
1996 482 482 0
1995 537 537 0
1994 554 554 0
1993 587 587 0
1992 691 691 0
1991 744 744 0
1990 957 957 0
1989 978 973 5
1988 1,043 1,043 0
1987 1,029 1,023 6
1986 1,066 1,059 7
1985 1,022 1,015 7
1984 978 978 0
1983 976 971 5
1982 1,187 1,180 7
1981 1,169 1,160 9
1980 1,285 1,280 5
1979 1,257 1,250 7
1978 1,070 1,065 5
1977 1,119 1,119 0
1976 1,018 1,018 0
1975 1,085 1,085 0
1974 1,233 1,233 0
1973 1,243 1,235 8
1972 1,592 1,582 10
1971 1,882 1,873 9
1970 2,203 2,197 6
1969 2,295 2,281 14
1968 2,467 2,454 13
1967 2,749 2,742 7
1966 2,853 2,846 7
1965 2,887 2,875 12
1964 3,168 3,158 10
1963 3,141 3,132 9
1962 3,025 3,019 6
1961 2,827 2,827 0
1960 2,889 2,881 8
1959 2,822 2,816 6
1958 2,680 2,672 8
1957 2,428 2,428 0
1956 2,387 2,387 0
1955 1,933 1,933 0
1954 1,692 1,692 0
1953 1,515 1,515 0
1952 1,466 1,466 0
1951 944 944 0
1950 789 789 0
1949 671 671 0
1948 519 519 0
1947 535 535 0
1946 373 373 0
1945 264 264 0
1944 294 294 0
1943 296 296 0
1942 258 258 0
1941 193 193 0
1940 194 194 0
1939 143 143 0
1938 134 134 0
1937 135 135 0
1936 106 106 0
1935 92 92 0
1934 69 69 0
1933 64 64 0
1932 64 64 0
1931 56 56 0
1930 77 77 0
1929 67 67 0
1928 62 62 0
1927 45 45 0
1926 53 53 0
1925 45 45 0
1924 41 41 0
1923 47 47 0
1922 32 32 0
1921 33 33 0
1920 37 37 0
1919 28 28 0
1918 31 31 0
1917 40 40 0
1916 28 28 0
1915 45 45 0
1914 29 29 0
1913 26 26 0
1912 18 18 0
1911 12 12 0
1910 6 6 0
1908 6 6 0
1906 5 5 0
1905 6 6 0
1899 5 5 0
1896 9 9 0
1894 7 7 0

Top States for Kurt (2024)

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
TX 10
56%
CA 8
44%