Kurt
Kurt is a German name derived from the Old High German name Conrad, meaning 'brave counsel' or 'bold advisor.' It has a strong, masculine sound with deep Germanic roots and has been used independently as a given name since the Middle Ages.
Current Popularity
#2271 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Single syllable makes it punchy and memorable
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Germanic heritage gives it a distinctive European feel
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname for Curtis or Conrad
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Famous People
Kurt Cobain
Musician and Nirvana frontman
Kurt Vonnegut
Novelist and satirist
Kurt Russell
Actor
Kurt Gödel
Mathematician and logician
Statistics
85,858
Total births since 1880
1964
Peak year
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