unisex name
Curlie
KUR-lee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 532
Curlie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 68% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1970 it was given to 5 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 1926, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Curlie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 133 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Curlie?
In 1970, Curlie was given to 5 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 Curlie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Curlie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Curlie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Curlie
- English KUR-lee
Sibling Names for Curlie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Curlie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Curlie
How popular is the name Curlie?
In 1970, Curlie was given to 5 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 Curlie a girl's or a boy's name?
Curlie is used for both girls and boys. About 68% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Curlie?
Curlie has 2 syllables.
When was Curlie most popular?
Curlie peaked in 1926, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.