Curtis
Curtis is of French origin, derived from the Old French word 'corteis' meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.' The name was originally used to describe someone with refined manners and well-bred behavior.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 222. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 624
- 2012: 625
- 2013: 585
- 2014: 525
- 2015: 542
- 2016: 508
- 2017: 431
- 2018: 438
- 2019: 393
- 2020: 361
- 2021: 317
- 2022: 302
- 2023: 257
- 2024: 249
- 2025: 232
- 2026 (projected): 222
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a friendly, down-to-earth quality
- •Popular in the mid-20th century, giving it a vintage charm
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
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Statistics
260,554
Total births since 1880
1962
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