NAME PROFILE
Curt
Curt is derived from the Latin name 'Curtis,' meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.' It conveys a sense of straightforwardness and confidence, often associated with a person who is direct and honest in their communication.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,680 |
| Gender | Male (75% / 25%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2003 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 23%CA — 21%NY — 19%PA — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Curtis Jackson (50 Cent, Rapper and Actor) · Curt Schilling (Former MLB Pitcher) · Curtis Mayfield (Singer and Songwriter) · Curtis Armstrong (Actor, known for *Revenge of the Nerds*) · Curtis Sittenfeld (Author, known for *Prep*)
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