Kurt Boy

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKurt / /kɜrt/

German; Scandinavian

Meaning

German: bold; Scandinavian: court

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kurt is derived from the Germanic name Konrad, which means 'bold counsel.' It has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries. In the 20th century, the name gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries, often associated with strong, masculine traits.

Trend Summary

Kurt experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Curt
  • Kurtis

International Variants

  • Kurt (Turkish)
  • Kurtis (English)

Famous people named Kurt

Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of the influential rock band Nirvana.

Kurt Vonnegut was an American author known for his satirical novels, including 'Slaughterhouse-Five.'.

Kurt Russell is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Escape from New York' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.'.

Kurt Angle is a retired American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist.

Fictional characters named Kurt

Kurt Wagner, also known as Nightcrawler, is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known for his teleportation abilities.

Kurt Hummel is a character in the television series 'Glee,' known for his musical talent and strong personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kurt was first seen in the United States in 1894. Kurt has ranked as high as #235 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)

Top States for Kurt (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 10
56%
CA 8
44%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18947
18969
18995
19056
19065
19086
19106
191112
191218
191326
191429
191545
191628
191740
191831
191928
192037
192133
192232
192347
192441
192545
192653
192745
192862
192967
193077
193156
193264
193364
193469
193592
1936106
1937135
1938134
1939143
1940194
1941193
1942258
1943296
1944294
1945264
1946373
1947535
1948519
1949671
1950789
1951944
19521,466
19531,515
19541,692
19551,933
19562,387
19572,427
19582,672
19592,816
19602,881
19612,826
19623,019
19633,131
19643,159
19652,875
19662,846
19672,742
19682,453
19692,281
19702,197
19711,874
19721,582
19731,235
19741,233
19751,087
19761,018
19771,120
19781,065
19791,250
19801,281
19811,160
19821,180
1983973
1984979
19851,016
19861,059
19871,023
19881,043
1989973
1990957
1991744
1992691
1993587
1994554
1995537
1996482
1997439
1998368
1999334
2000315
2001273
2002278
2003244
2004230
2005182
2006182
2007157
2008139
2009134
2010112
2011111
2012108
2013131
2014113
2015121
2016122
201793
201890
201997
202094
202172
202281
202357
202471