How popular is the name Curly in 2025?

Curly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Curly most popular?

Curly peaked in 1937, reaching #2479 among US boy names.

Curly will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Curly entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2479 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2479

peak (1937)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Curly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Curly alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Curly in 2025?: Curly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Curly most popular?: Curly peaked in 1937, reaching #2479 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Curly with classmates?: Curly will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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