Curtis
boy name#984 in 2025Curtis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #72 in 1963, ranks #984 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#984
rank today
#72
peak (1963)
232
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #187 |
| 1890s | #168 |
| 1900s | #130 |
| 1910s | #120 |
| 1920s | #114 |
| 1930s | #105 |
| 1940s | #99 |
| 1950s | #84 |
| 1960s | #76 |
| 1970s | #97 |
| 1980s | #99 |
| 1990s | #177 |
| 2000s | #325 |
| 2010s | #529 |
| 2020s | #854 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Curtis has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 179,000 people named Curtis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Curtis alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Curtis in 2025?
- Curtis ranks #984 among US boy names in 2025, with 232 babies given the name.
- When was the name Curtis most popular?
- Curtis peaked in 1963, reaching #72 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Curtis with classmates?
- Curtis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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