Curt Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKurt / /kɜrt/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: courtier; English: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Curt has roots in Latin, derived from 'curtus,' meaning 'short' or 'brief.' It became popular in English-speaking countries as a variant of the name Curtis. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has maintained a steady presence in various cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Curt has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kurt
International Variants
- Kurt (German)
- Curt (Dutch)
Famous people named Curt
Curt Schilling is a former professional baseball player known for his achievements in Major League Baseball.
Fictional characters named Curt
Curt Connors is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as the Lizard in the Spider-Man series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Curt was first seen in the United States in 1880. Curt has ranked as high as #610 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)
Top States for Curt (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 30 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1937 | 36 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1939 | 44 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 57 |
| 1942 | 65 |
| 1943 | 63 |
| 1944 | 71 |
| 1945 | 79 |
| 1946 | 95 |
| 1947 | 127 |
| 1948 | 129 |
| 1949 | 115 |
| 1950 | 149 |
| 1951 | 194 |
| 1952 | 259 |
| 1953 | 254 |
| 1954 | 309 |
| 1955 | 291 |
| 1956 | 357 |
| 1957 | 441 |
| 1958 | 600 |
| 1959 | 658 |
| 1960 | 720 |
| 1961 | 658 |
| 1962 | 675 |
| 1963 | 632 |
| 1964 | 666 |
| 1965 | 579 |
| 1966 | 499 |
| 1967 | 506 |
| 1968 | 537 |
| 1969 | 510 |
| 1970 | 466 |
| 1971 | 378 |
| 1972 | 380 |
| 1973 | 327 |
| 1974 | 272 |
| 1975 | 232 |
| 1976 | 211 |
| 1977 | 218 |
| 1978 | 227 |
| 1979 | 249 |
| 1980 | 226 |
| 1981 | 200 |
| 1982 | 180 |
| 1983 | 145 |
| 1984 | 162 |
| 1985 | 156 |
| 1986 | 155 |
| 1987 | 137 |
| 1988 | 125 |
| 1989 | 92 |
| 1990 | 103 |
| 1991 | 78 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |