Curt Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English, German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Curt means 'courteous' or 'well-mannered'.
Meaning of the Name Curt
Curt is a shortened form of the name Curtis, which is derived from the Old French word 'curteis', meaning 'courteous' or 'well-mannered'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who displayed these qualities. The name has English and Germanic origins and was popularized in the Middle Ages. Curt is a simple and strong name with a friendly and approachable feel.
Popularity of the Name Curt
The popularity for the name Curt peaked in popularity in the year 1960 with 720 births, which ranked number 654 out of 10,752 unique names for that year. Curt had the most male births in 1960 with 720, which ranked number 292 out of 4,596 male names. The number of births for the name Curt has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 8 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among males, Curt has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 8 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Curt
- 20 Year Trend of Curt: -72.41%
- 10 Year Trend of Curt: -33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Curt: -33.33%
Popularity of Curt by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Curt. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Curt in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Curt is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Curt
- Total Births of Curt: 8 (-3.97%)
- Male Births of Curt: 8 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Curt over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Curt have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.