Curtis Boy

Popularity: #677 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKER-tis / /ˈkɜːrtɪs/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: courtier; Latin: from the curtis (courteous)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Curtis has its roots in Old French and Latin, originally derived from the word 'curtus,' meaning 'short' or 'courteous.' It became popular in England during the Middle Ages. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, often associated with nobility and courtly life. Over time, it has maintained a steady presence in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Curtis experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century and has seen a gradual decline in usage since then.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Curt
  • Curtis

International Variants

  • Curtis (English)
  • Kurtis (English)

Famous people named Curtis

Curtis Mayfield was an influential American singer-songwriter known for his work in soul and R&B music.

Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent, is a prominent American rapper, actor, and businessman.

Curtis Hanson was an American film director and screenwriter, recognized for his work on films like 'L.A. Confidential.'.

Curtis Granderson is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for several teams.

Fictional characters named Curtis

Curtis is a character in the film 'Snowpiercer,' serving as a leader of the revolution against the oppressive train system.

Curtis the Cowardly Dog is the titular character in the animated series 'Courage the Cowardly Dog,' known for his adventures in a haunted farmhouse.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Curtis was first seen in the United States in 1880. Curtis has ranked as high as #151 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Curtis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Curtis (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 24
12%
CA 20
10%
NC 17
9%
FL 15
8%
OH 15
8%
GA 11
6%
MI 10
5%
NY 9
5%
MN 8
4%
IL 8
4%
OK 8
4%
AL 7
4%
WA 7
4%
IN 6
3%
PA 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188068
188172
188270
188353
188473
188570
188672
188761
188889
188967
189086
189162
189283
189380
189488
189589
1896107
1897102
1898128
1899103
1900144
1901114
1902129
1903138
1904144
1905182
1906177
1907208
1908203
1909244
1910277
1911321
1912566
1913676
1914915
19151,058
19161,174
19171,243
19181,335
19191,346
19201,443
19211,479
19221,547
19231,538
19241,529
19251,520
19261,626
19271,590
19281,920
19291,946
19301,721
19311,635
19321,775
19331,679
19341,844
19351,753
19361,797
19371,790
19382,002
19392,012
19402,103
19412,164
19422,419
19432,525
19442,465
19452,392
19462,724
19473,037
19483,091
19493,088
19503,209
19513,716
19524,175
19534,353
19544,596
19554,979
19565,157
19575,342
19585,260
19595,534
19605,363
19615,445
19625,570
19635,376
19645,065
19654,687
19664,242
19673,966
19683,855
19693,674
19703,615
19713,426
19723,080
19732,691
19742,590
19752,327
19762,451
19772,606
19782,825
19793,201
19803,332
19813,198
19822,940
19832,847
19842,957
19852,943
19862,909
19872,909
19882,907
19892,964
19902,801
19912,590
19922,321
19932,097
19941,869
19951,709
19961,645
19971,496
19981,408
19991,270
20001,240
20011,124
20021,024
2003907
2004950
2005960
2006915
2007953
2008809
2009767
2010652
2011623
2012625
2013585
2014525
2015541
2016508
2017431
2018438
2019393
2020361
2021317
2022301
2023257
2024249