BoyEnglish origin

Curtis: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A courteous child with refined and good manners.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#701
Peak
#72 in 1963

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #18618801900: #14719001910: #11419101920: #12019201930: #10619301940: #9719401950: #9719501960: #7919601970: #8819701980: #8919801990: #12119902000: #26520002005: #32720052010: #42520102015: #52920152020: #7012020#1#701

What Curtis Means

Curtis is a boy name of English origin. A courteous child with refined and good manners.

How Popular Curtis Is

Curtis currently ranks #701 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 1963. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Curtis

  • Curtis broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #72 in 1963.
  • Curtis has been a top 100 name across 168+ years of American history.
  • Curtis is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

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Questions About Curtis

What does Curtis mean?

Curtis is a boy name of English origin. A courteous child with refined and good manners.

How popular is Curtis?

Curtis currently ranks #701 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 1963. It has held steady.

Where does Curtis come from?

Curtis comes from English roots. Curtis broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #72 in 1963.

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