Kurry
A unique name possibly derived from the spice curry.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kurry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kurry today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kurry births was 1975 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kurry. 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 Kurry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1975
7 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,543
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Kurry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kurry from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Kurry remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kurry 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 Kurry 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 Kurry
The name Kurry traces its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit language of India, originating around the 2nd century BCE. Derived from the Sanskrit word "kuru," which means "action" or "deed," the name holds a strong connection to the concept of actively engaging in the world and leaving a lasting impact.
In Hindu mythology, the Kuru Kingdom was a prominent realm mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, with its name potentially influencing the evolution of the name Kurry. This ancient kingdom was renowned for its warriors and their unwavering determination, lending a sense of strength and resilience to the name's connotations.
Early records of individuals bearing the name Kurry can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Kurry Raghav, a revered scholar and philosopher who lived during the 5th century CE and made significant contributions to the study of Vedic literature.
As the name spread across various regions and cultures, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 7th century, there are mentions of a Buddhist monk named Kurri Shen, who traveled extensively throughout Asia, spreading the teachings of Buddhism and leaving a profound impact on the spiritual landscape of the region.
During the medieval period, the name Kurry gained prominence in the Middle East, particularly in Persia (modern-day Iran). Kurry al-Din, a renowned Persian poet and mystic who lived from 1185 to 1273, was celebrated for his beautiful verses and his deep understanding of Sufism.
In the 16th century, Kurry Beg was a prominent military commander and statesman in the Mughal Empire, known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering loyalty to Emperor Akbar. His exploits and contributions to the empire's expansion are well documented in historical accounts of the time.
As the world became increasingly interconnected, the name Kurry also found its way to other regions. In the 18th century, Kurry Masood was a respected scholar and educator in the Ottoman Empire, renowned for his efforts in promoting education and advancing the sciences.
Kurry's journey across cultures and centuries has been marked by individuals who have left indelible marks on various fields, from philosophy and literature to warfare and statecraft. While the name may have evolved and adapted over time, its essence remains rooted in the idea of taking action and making a lasting impact on the world around us.
People
Kurry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kurry as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kurry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kurry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kurry 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kurry a common name?
We classify Kurry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kurry most popular?
The single biggest year for Kurry was 1975, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kurry is about 45 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 Kurry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kurry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kurry 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 Kurry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kurry 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 Kurry 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 are called Kurry?
You can see how many Americans are named Kurry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.