boy's name
Curt
KURT (English)
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 17,093
Curt is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2024 it was given to 9 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.
- Curt is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in 1960, when 720 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Curt Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 48 |
| 1890s | 35 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 219 |
| 1930s | 312 |
| 1940s | 839 |
| 1950s | 3,513 |
| 1960s | 5,981 |
| 1970s | 2,960 |
| 1980s | 1,578 |
| 1990s | 578 |
| 2000s | 262 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 48 |
How Popular Is Curt?
In 2024, Curt was given to 9 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.
Where Curt Is Used
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 Curt
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Curt Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Curt over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Curt
- English KURT
Sibling Names for Curt
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Curt — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Curt
How popular is the name Curt?
In 2024, Curt was given to 9 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 Curt a girl's or a boy's name?
Curt is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Curt?
Curt has 1 syllable.
When was Curt most popular?
Curt peaked in 1960, when 720 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.