boy's name
Curby
KUR-bee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 86
Curby is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1973 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Curby Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Curby?
In 1973, Curby was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Curby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Curby Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Curby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Curby
- English KUR-bee
Sibling Names for Curby
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Curby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Curby
How popular is the name Curby?
In 1973, Curby was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Curby a girl's or a boy's name?
Curby is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Curby?
Curby has 2 syllables.
When was Curby most popular?
Curby peaked in 1951, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.