Curren
A modern unisex name with uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 617 living Americans carry the first name Curren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Curren today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Curren births was 2013 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Curren. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
617
~ 1 in 555,518 Americans
Peak year
2013
35 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,074
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Curren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Curren from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 284 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Curren remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Curren by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Curren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Currens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Curren
The name Curren is believed to have originated from the Old English word "curran," which means "to run" or "to flow." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who was swift or agile, or perhaps someone who lived near a flowing stream or river.
In its earliest recorded uses, the name Curren appeared in various ancient texts and historical records from the Anglo-Saxon period, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century. It was a relatively common name among the Germanic tribes that inhabited England during this time.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Curren was a monk named Curren of Lindisfarne, who lived in the 7th century. He was known for his scholarly pursuits and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts at the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumbria.
Another notable figure in history with the name Curren was Curren the Red, a Viking warrior who lived in the 9th century. He was renowned for his fierce combat skills and his involvement in numerous raids along the coasts of England and France.
In the 12th century, a man named Curren de Montfort was a prominent figure in the Norman conquest of England. He was a close ally of William the Conqueror and played a significant role in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
During the Tudor period in England, a merchant named Curren Gresham, born in 1519, was instrumental in establishing the Royal Exchange in London, which became a vital center for trade and commerce in the 16th century.
Curren Rawlins, born in 1580, was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping and charting numerous coastal regions in what is now the United States and the Caribbean.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Curren. While its origins may be rooted in Old English, the name has endured and been carried by notable figures across various eras and cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Curren + last name combinations
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FAQ
Curren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Curren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 617 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Curren going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 555,518 US residents.
Is Curren a common name?
We classify Curren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 624 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Curren most popular?
The single biggest year for Curren was 2013, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Curren is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Curren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Curren in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.