Kurtis Boy

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: courtier; German: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kurtis is derived from the Old French name "Curtis," which itself originates from the Latin "curtus," meaning "short" or "courteous." The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which introduced many French terms and names into the English language. As the name evolved, it became associated with the qualities of courtesy and refinement, reflecting the social hierarchies of medieval Europe.

The spelling "Kurtis" is a modern variation that emerged in the 20th century, influenced by the phonetic spelling trends in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name Curtis has been borne by various notable figures, including individuals in the English nobility and literature.

One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of the medieval court, where it was often given to those who served in a courteous or noble capacity. The name appears in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholdings in England and included individuals with the name Curtis.

Additionally, the name has been referenced in literary works, contributing to its cultural significance. Culturally, the name Kurtis and its variants have been associated with themes of honor and respect, often linked to the ideals of chivalry in medieval society.

The name's connection to the concept of courtesy has allowed it to resonate through generations, symbolizing a sense of dignity and social grace. The diminutive form "Kurt" has also been used, further embedding the name in various cultural narratives.

Overall, the name Kurtis reflects a rich historical tapestry that intertwines linguistic evolution, social status, and cultural ideals.

Famous people named Kurtis

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

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Kurtis Blow is a rapper and record producer best known for The Breaks, Christmas Rappin', and AJ's Theme.

Kurtis McBride is a businessman best known for his work in the technology sector and as a co-founder of a successful startup.

Kurtis Conner is a comedian and YouTuber best known for his commentary videos and stand-up specials.

Sibling suggestions

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

KurtCurtisKieranKadenKellanKoby

Similar names

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

CarterKurtCyrusKentonKurtanKurtley

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kurtis was first seen in the United States in 1934.

Kurtis has ranked as high as #764 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kurtis 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 Kurtis 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 Kurtis.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 47 47 0
2024 29 29 0
2023 41 41 0
2022 47 47 0
2021 51 51 0
2020 47 47 0
2019 49 49 0
2018 67 67 0
2017 86 86 0
2016 88 88 0
2015 79 79 0
2014 101 101 0
2013 91 91 0
2012 101 101 0
2011 88 88 0
2010 108 108 0
2009 125 125 0
2008 110 110 0
2007 137 137 0
2006 145 145 0
2005 156 156 0
2004 157 157 0
2003 170 170 0
2002 199 199 0
2001 231 231 0
2000 242 242 0
1999 244 244 0
1998 305 305 0
1997 321 321 0
1996 356 356 0
1995 435 435 0
1994 442 442 0
1993 444 444 0
1992 472 472 0
1991 547 547 0
1990 566 566 0
1989 624 624 0
1988 589 589 0
1987 613 613 0
1986 555 549 6
1985 501 501 0
1984 451 451 0
1983 400 393 7
1982 361 361 0
1981 391 391 0
1980 389 389 0
1979 350 343 7
1978 271 271 0
1977 251 251 0
1976 197 197 0
1975 184 184 0
1974 213 213 0
1973 197 197 0
1972 207 207 0
1971 282 282 0
1970 265 265 0
1969 292 287 5
1968 245 245 0
1967 234 234 0
1966 246 246 0
1965 269 269 0
1964 298 298 0
1963 279 279 0
1962 228 228 0
1961 234 234 0
1960 202 202 0
1959 192 192 0
1958 169 169 0
1957 172 172 0
1956 159 159 0
1955 111 111 0
1954 106 106 0
1953 101 101 0
1952 76 76 0
1951 68 68 0
1950 47 47 0
1949 43 43 0
1948 35 35 0
1947 22 22 0
1946 18 18 0
1945 10 10 0
1944 9 9 0
1943 23 23 0
1942 18 18 0
1941 13 13 0
1940 10 10 0
1939 8 8 0
1937 6 6 0
1934 5 5 0

Top States for Kurtis (2023)

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 5
100%