Curtis name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old French, Middle and English

Usage: English and German

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Curtis

c(u)-rtis

Meaning: Polite, Courteous, Courtly and The Words Curt Meaning Short

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What does Curtis mean?
Variations of Curtis
How popular is Curtis?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Curtis
Sibling Names for Curtis
Famous People Named Curtis
Lists having Curtis

What does Curtis mean?

Unfading and Customary Curtis is used predominantly in German and English, Curtis means "Polite, Courteous, Courtly or The Words Curt Meaning Short" given to both boys and girls is originated from English, Middle and Old French.

The name is celebrated on November 26th.

How do I pronounce Curtis?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Curtis is c(u)-rtis. The other ways to say the name is cur-tis.

Variants of Curtis

Cortez, Kurt, Curt, Konrad, Cordez, Curdt, Court, Conrad, Conradin, Kuonrat

Names that rhyme with Curtis

How popular is the name Curtis?

a very popular name in United States having over 260696 recievers in 238 years of usage. When at its peak in 1963, it ranked 72nd when 5574 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 46 times Also, Curtis was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 5726 babies have been named Curtis since 1996.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996, the moniker grabbed the 78th spot and 757 baby boys were given the name. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times

Curtis used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1953 and over 1959 babies have been given the name in 45 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2008,. However after 45 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Curtis is a unique baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 94 on boy names chart when 48 babies were named Curtis.

Curtis is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 22 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 154 babies in Ireland have been named Curtis. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 703 in 2010. Over 105 babies in Belgium have been named Curtis.

The name is a rare baby name in Queensland where it may not be used now. But Curtis is a popular baby name in Greece where every 1 in 200 have the name.

According to our estimate, at least 260000 people have been bestowed Curtis around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	904	255	0	0
2022	825	298	0	0
2021	778	315	0	0
2020	703	358	0	0
2019	668	390	0	0
2018	614	438	0	0
2017	611	431	0	0
2016	563	508	0	0
2015	527	541	0	0
2014	529	525	0	0

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Curtis in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	52	66	0	5
	54	5	5	0
	25	47	0	5
	25	14	0	5
	5	0	0	0

What numbers say about Curtis?

Pay attention to your friends. Not everyone wishes you well. You rock as a person. Follow your dreams, not cash. You know how to express yourself and always use the right words at the right time, and win the attention of the right people. You are attracted to everything that can make this world a better place to live in. People enjoy your presence and go out with you just to hear you talk about inspirational stuff.

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Bernice - Eminent and Venerable unisex name Bernice is rooted from Old Greek which is notably used in Danish, Swedish and Greek languages, meaning of Bernice is "Bringing Victory, Bearer of Victory or Bringer of Victory". On the list of baby girl names, famous Bernice managed to reach 495 in year 1969 in United States
Derrick - Well-Liked Derrick came from Gothic and Old High German, meaning of Derrick is "People's Ruler, First of the People or Ruler of the People" is a gender insensitive name is chiefly used in Danish and Finnish
Kenneth - Used mainly in Danish, English and Scottish persistent and famed, Kenneth aimed at both genders has its origin in Celtic and Old Irish, Kenneth means "Fair, Handsome or Beautiful or Wealthy"
Marcus - Persistent and Well-Liked Marcus is used in Danish, English and Old Norse is a gender-neutral name and rooted from Greek and Latin, Marcus means "Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War), War-like or Roman God Mars"

Lorraine - Acclaimed and Evergreen unisex name Lorraine is used predominantly in English and Finnish that originated from Latin and Old French, meaning of Lorraine is "From Lorraine or Laurel"

Sibling Names for Curtis

If you're considering the name Curtis for your baby boy, you may also be looking for sibling names that complement this classic and strong moniker. Here are some options to inspire your search and help you find the perfect name combination for your growing family.

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Famous people named Curtis

Curtis Frye, head coach for the University of South Carolina Track and Field teams
Curtis Sheppard, retired American professional boxer
Curtis Adams, American magician who, when 16 years old
Curtis Roads, composer, author and computer programmer
Curtis Hidden Page, (April 4, 1870{{Cite book
Curtis Pitts, American designer of a series of popular aerobatic biplanes
Curtis Lampson, Anglo-American fur merchant
Curtis W. Reese, Unitarian minister and humanist
Curtis Doebbler, international human rights lawyer
Curtis Hutson, Independent Fundamental Baptist pastor and editor of 'The Sword of the Lord'
Curtis Price, Warden of New College, Oxford
Curtis Henderson, pioneer in the practice of cryonics

Curtis Peebles, aerospace historian for the Smithsonian Institution
Curtis Ebbesmeyer, American oceanographer who, in retirement
Curtis Bowen, retired professional ice hockey player
Curtis S. Person Jr., Curtis S. Person Jr
Curtis Roberts, West Indian cricketer
Curtis R. Reitz, Algernon Sydney Biddle Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School
Curtis H. Castle, U.S. Representative from California
Curtis Cooper, American health care and civil rights leader
Curtis Cooper, American mathematician
Curtis Stevens, American bobsledder who competed in the 1930s
Curtis Haywood, American basketball player
Curtis Reginald Lewis, American composer of popular songs
Curtis Williams Sabrosky, American entomologist

Curtis Brown, Curtis Lee "Curt" Brown Jr
Curtis T. McMullen, American mathematician
Curtis Callan, Curtis Gove Callan Jr
Curtis J. Humphreys, American physicist born in Alliance, Ohio
Curtis Priem, American computer scientist
Curtis Carlson, prominent technologist and pioneer
Curtis J. Guillory, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont
Curtis W. Harris, African-American minister, civil rights activist
Curtis LeMay, general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of American Independent Party candidate George Wallace
Curtis Mayfield, American singer-songwriter, guitarist
Curtis Hanson, American film director, producer, and screenwriter
Curtis Hooks Brogden, yeoman farmer and politician

Curtis Joseph, Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional player
Curtis D. Wilbur, American lawyer, state and federal judge
Curtis Weston, English professional footballer
Curtis Frazier, American surgeon and politician from Springfield
Curtis Cokes, former boxer from Dallas, Texas, United States
Curtis P. Iaukea, served as a court official
Curtis Martin, Curtis James Martin Jr
Curtis Strange, American professional golfer and TV color commentator
Curtis Brown, Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and defenceman
Curtis Pride, former Major League Baseball outfielder
Curtis Sliwa, American anti-crime activist, founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels
Curtis Armstrong, American actor best

Curtis Sittenfeld, American writer
Curtis Granderson, Curtis Granderson Jr
Curtis Amy, American West Coast jazz musician
Curtis Cregan, American actor
Curtis Turner, American stock car racer
Curtis Jones, American singer, songwriter and record producer
Curtis Howe Springer, American radio evangelist
Curtis Borchardt, American former professional basketball player
Curtis Fowlkes, American jazz trombonist and singer

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names

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