Curtavious
A unique invented name, blending modern elements with unclear origins.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Curtavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Curtavious today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Curtavious births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Curtavious. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Curtavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,081
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Curtavious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Curtavious 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 Curtavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Curtavious
The name Curtavious has its origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "Curtavius," which translates to "keeper of the sacred scrolls" or "guardian of sacred knowledge."
This name held great significance in Etruscan society, as it was bestowed upon individuals entrusted with preserving and safeguarding the religious and cultural traditions of their people. The Etruscans were known for their advanced system of writing, and their sacred scrolls were revered as repositories of wisdom and spiritual guidance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Curtavious can be found in the Pyrgi Gold Tablets, a set of inscribed golden tablets discovered in the ancient Etruscan port city of Pyrgi. These tablets, dating back to around 500 BC, contained religious rituals and invocations to various Etruscan deities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Curtavious. One such figure was Curtavious Maximus, a renowned Etruscan scholar and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. His extensive writings on Etruscan cosmology and metaphysics were highly influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Curtavious Tullius, a Roman consul and military commander who lived in the 5th century AD. Despite his Roman heritage, Curtavious Tullius was known for his deep respect and understanding of Etruscan culture, and he played a pivotal role in preserving many Etruscan artifacts and historical records.
In the 12th century, Curtavious Benedictus, an Etruscan monk and scholar, made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and manuscripts. His meticulous translations and interpretations of Etruscan texts helped to shed light on the rich cultural heritage of his ancestors.
During the Renaissance period, Curtavious Piero della Francesca, an Italian artist and mathematician, gained renown for his exceptional skill in incorporating Etruscan motifs and symbolism into his celebrated artworks. His masterpieces, such as "The Flagellation of Christ," showcased his deep appreciation for the ancient Etruscan aesthetic.
While the name Curtavious may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its historical significance and connection to the Etruscan civilization remain a fascinating testament to the enduring legacy of ancient cultures and their contributions to our understanding of the world.
People
Curtavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Curtavious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Curtavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Curtavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Curtavious 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Curtavious a common name?
We classify Curtavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Curtavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Curtavious was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Curtavious is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Curtavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Curtavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Curtavious 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.
Is Curtavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Curtavious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Curtavious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Curtavious?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Curtavious at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.