Curley
girl nameCurley entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1676 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1676
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1835 |
| 1910s | #2667 |
| 1920s | #3297 |
| 1930s | #2761 |
| 1940s | #2596 |
| 1950s | #3938 |
| 1960s | #5495 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Curley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Curley alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Curley in 2025?
- Curley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Curley most popular?
- Curley peaked in 1908, reaching #1676 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Curley with classmates?
- Curley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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