boy's name
Curly
KUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 236
Curly is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 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 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Curly Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Curly?
In 1977, Curly 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 Curly
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Curly Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Curly over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Curly
- English KUR-lee
Sibling Names for Curly
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Curly — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Curly
How popular is the name Curly?
In 1977, Curly 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 Curly a girl's or a boy's name?
Curly is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Curly?
Curly has 2 syllables.
When was Curly most popular?
Curly peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.