Curties
A unisex name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from the word "courteous".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Curties. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Curties today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Curties births was 1929 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Curties. 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
- • The typical person named Curties is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Curties' were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Curties. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1929
7 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,169
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Curties: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Curties from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Curties 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 Curties during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Curties
The given name Curties is a variant spelling of the more common name Curtis, which has its origins in the Old French language. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "courtois," meaning "courteous" or "polite." This word, in turn, traces its roots back to the Latin word "cortensis," meaning "from the court."
The name Curtis gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and England, where it was often associated with individuals who served in royal courts or displayed courtly manners. It is thought to have been introduced to England by the Normans following the conquest of 1066.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Curtis can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, including "Curteis" and "Curtoys."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Curtis or one of its variants. In the 13th century, Curtis de Lewin was a prominent English landowner and nobleman. In the 15th century, Curtis Ghiselin was a Dutch humanist scholar and theologian.
During the Renaissance period, Curtis Welser was a wealthy German merchant and banker who lived from 1555 to 1621. In the 18th century, Curtis Greville was an English politician and writer who served as a Member of Parliament from 1754 to 1790.
In more recent times, the name Curtis has been carried by individuals such as Curtis LeMay (1906-1990), an American general and politician who served as the Vice Presidential candidate in 1968. Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999) was a renowned American singer-songwriter, record producer, and guitarist who was highly influential in the development of soul and funk music.
While the name Curties is a less common spelling variant, it can be found in historical records and has been used by individuals throughout the centuries. The name's connection to courtly manners and its association with individuals from various walks of life have contributed to its enduring popularity and rich historical significance.
People
Curties + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Curties 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
Curties: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Curties?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Curties 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Curties a common name?
We classify Curties as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Curties most popular?
The single biggest year for Curties was 1929, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Curties is about 74 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 Curties in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Curties a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Curties 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 Curties still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Curties 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 Curties 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 Curties?
See how many people have the name Curties on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.