Curtis
How to say it: KUR-tis · /ˈkɜrtɪs/
From Old French curteis, meaning courteous or well-bred; an occupational/character surname used as a first name.
Curtis was the 796th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 232 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,030 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #796 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 232 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,882 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,030 |
| In France, 2025 | #561 among boys’ names, 35 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After climbing high in the 1960s, Curtis faded steadily. It remains far below its best and should slip further.
What goes with it
Two firm beats with crisp edges and a breathy close give Curtis a reserved strength. Curt offers a shorter call, while Russell shares its style.
Nicknames
- Curt
Honouring a Curtis in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Curtis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #561 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Curtis
- Curtis Jones (born 2001)English association football player
- Curtis Davies (born 1985)English association football player
- Curtis T. McMullen (born 1958)American mathematician and Fields medallist
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