Curtis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old French word 'curteis', meaning 'courteous' or 'polite'.
Meaning of the Name Curtis
Curtis is of English origin and was derived from the Old French word 'curteis', meaning 'courteous' or 'polite'. It was originally a surname and has since been used as a given name. Curtis has a strong and confident sound and is often associated with individuals who are friendly and well-mannered.
Popularity of the Name Curtis
The popularity for the name Curtis peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 5,569 births, which ranked number 153 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Curtis had the most female births in 1957 with 52, which ranked number 1,473 out of 7,015 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1962 with 5,569, which ranked number 73 out of 4,628 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Curtis has declined sharply over the last ten years from 625 births to 298 births, a decline of -52.32%. Among males, Curtis has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 625 births to 298 births, a decline of -52.32%.
Nationwide Popularity of Curtis
- 20 Year Trend of Curtis: -70.90%
- 10 Year Trend of Curtis: -52.32%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Curtis: -52.32%
Popularity of Curtis by State
For males, Curtis was most popular in Southeastern states with 91 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 23 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Curtis. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 5 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 22 | 677 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 14 | 686 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 14 | 554 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 11 | 761 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 18 | 532 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 9 | 448 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 6 | 651 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 11 | 609 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 23 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 11 | 605 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 9 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Curtis
- Total Births of Curtis: 277 (-7.14%)
- Male Births of Curtis: 277 (-7.14%)
Given the downward trend of Curtis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.14% decrease in total births, for a total of 277 births in 2024. Male births for Curtis have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 277 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.14%.