Boy
Curtis
courteous, polite
About Curtis
Solid, reliable, and unpretentious—Curtis is a name that has stood the test of time without surrendering to temporary trends. There's an honest quality to Curtis, a straightforwardness that many find refreshing in an era of increasingly elaborate naming choices.
This name carries a quiet dignity, suggesting someone grounded and dependable. It's the kind of name that doesn't try too hard, which is precisely its strength. Curtis feels authentic, avoiding the artifice that sometimes accompanies more ornate options.
The simplicity of Curtis means your son will rarely encounter spelling confusion or pronunciation challenges. It's a gift that keeps giving—reducing frustration in daily interactions from roll call to coffee orders.
Curtis has enough presence to stand alone while being friendly to nickname formation if desired (Curt offers a snappier alternative). It works across socioeconomic contexts and professional fields, never feeling out of place whether in academia, trades, arts, or business.
Popularity of the Name Curtis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #186 | ||||
| 1881 | #168 | ||||
| 1882 | #188 | ||||
| 1883 | #206 | ||||
| 1884 | #187 | ||||
| 1885 | #187 | ||||
| 1886 | #189 | ||||
| 1887 | #196 | ||||
| 1888 | #169 | ||||
| 1889 | #195 | ||||
| 1890 | #164 | ||||
| 1891 | #201 | ||||
| 1892 | #188 | ||||
| 1893 | #182 | ||||
| 1894 | #171 | ||||
| 1895 | #179 | ||||
| 1896 | #155 | ||||
| 1897 | #154 | ||||
| 1898 | #139 | ||||
| 1899 | #149 | ||||
| 1900 | #147 | ||||
| 1901 | #143 | ||||
| 1902 | #145 | ||||
| 1903 | #136 | ||||
| 1904 | #139 | ||||
| 1905 | #118 | ||||
| 1906 | #121 | ||||
| 1907 | #115 | ||||
| 1908 | #123 | ||||
| 1909 | #114 | ||||
| 1910 | #114 | ||||
| 1911 | #118 | ||||
| 1912 | #121 | ||||
| 1913 | #119 | ||||
| 1914 | #120 | ||||
| 1915 | #128 | ||||
| 1916 | #120 | ||||
| 1917 | #121 | ||||
| 1918 | #123 | ||||
| 1919 | #120 | ||||
| 1920 | #120 | ||||
| 1921 | #122 | ||||
| 1922 | #113 | ||||
| 1923 | #116 | ||||
| 1924 | #117 | ||||
| 1925 | #118 | ||||
| 1926 | #112 | ||||
| 1927 | #118 | ||||
| 1928 | #101 | ||||
| 1929 | #99 | ||||
| 1930 | #106 | ||||
| 1931 | #108 | ||||
| 1932 | #103 | ||||
| 1933 | #107 | ||||
| 1934 | #103 | ||||
| 1935 | #108 | ||||
| 1936 | #107 | ||||
| 1937 | #109 | ||||
| 1938 | #101 | ||||
| 1939 | #98 | ||||
| 1940 | #97 | ||||
| 1941 | #100 | ||||
| 1942 | #98 | ||||
| 1943 | #100 | ||||
| 1944 | #97 | ||||
| 1945 | #97 | ||||
| 1946 | #99 | ||||
| 1947 | #99 | ||||
| 1948 | #101 | ||||
| 1949 | #97 | ||||
| 1950 | #97 | ||||
| 1951 | #91 | ||||
| 1952 | #86 | ||||
| 1953 | #86 | ||||
| 1954 | #84 | ||||
| 1955 | #79 | ||||
| 1956 | #80 | ||||
| 1957 | #80 | ||||
| 1958 | #82 | ||||
| 1959 | #75 | ||||
| 1960 | #79 | ||||
| 1961 | #75 | ||||
| 1962 | #73 | ||||
| 1963 | #72 | ||||
| 1964 | #75 | ||||
| 1965 | #75 | ||||
| 1966 | #75 | ||||
| 1967 | #77 | ||||
| 1968 | #75 | ||||
| 1969 | #81 | ||||
| 1970 | #88 | ||||
| 1971 | #89 | ||||
| 1972 | #92 | ||||
| 1973 | #98 | ||||
| 1974 | #98 | ||||
| 1975 | #113 | ||||
| 1976 | #105 | ||||
| 1977 | #100 | ||||
| 1978 | #96 | ||||
| 1979 | #91 | #280 | |||
| 1980 | #89 | ||||
| 1981 | #94 | #194 | |||
| 1982 | #101 | #246 | |||
| 1983 | #100 | ||||
| 1984 | #96 | #314 | |||
| 1985 | #98 | ||||
| 1986 | #100 | ||||
| 1987 | #100 | #216 | |||
| 1988 | #105 | #230 | |||
| 1989 | #111 | #223 | |||
| 1990 | #121 | #201 | #339 | ||
| 1991 | #126 | #245 | #86 | ||
| 1992 | #142 | #213 | #91 | ||
| 1993 | #153 | #239 | #257 | #87 | |
| 1994 | #170 | #206 | #97 | ||
| 1995 | #183 | #200 | #225 | #102 | |
| 1996 | #191 | #140 | #176 | #95 | |
| 1997 | #208 | #88 | #178 | #162 | #117 |
| 1998 | #226 | #104 | #199 | #251 | #121 |
| 1999 | #249 | #111 | #179 | #227 | #107 |
| 2000 | #265 | #121 | #248 | #215 | #113 |
| 2001 | #273 | #134 | #207 | #258 | #135 |
| 2002 | #291 | #142 | #281 | #320 | #130 |
| 2003 | #326 | #169 | #295 | #179 | |
| 2004 | #322 | #188 | #195 | #400 | #208 |
| 2005 | #327 | #201 | #331 | #310 | #219 |
| 2006 | #339 | #193 | #270 | #630 | #260 |
| 2007 | #335 | #223 | #545 | #249 | |
| 2008 | #380 | #223 | #246 | #543 | #293 |
| 2009 | #391 | #236 | #210 | #437 | #296 |
| 2010 | #424 | #271 | #505 | #396 | |
| 2011 | #437 | #319 | #641 | #390 | |
| 2012 | #442 | #351 | #406 | #562 | #339 |
| 2013 | #475 | #381 | #392 | ||
| 2014 | #530 | #405 | #394 | ||
| 2015 | #528 | #441 | #385 | ||
| 2016 | #563 | #397 | #430 | #754 | #504 |
| 2017 | #612 | #493 | #608 | ||
| 2018 | #615 | #609 | #622 | #551 | |
| 2019 | #669 | #534 | #634 | ||
| 2020 | #703 | #713 | #736 | ||
| 2021 | #780 | #767 | #773 | ||
| 2022 | #821 | #910 | #976 | ||
| 2023 | #905 | #919 | #953 | ||
| 2024 | #930 | #984 | #804 | ||
| 2025 | #985 | #944 | #831 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Curtis
Names Similar to Curtis
Nicknames for Curtis
- Curt
- Curtie
- Curt
- Tis
- Cus
Famous People Named Curtis
| Curtis Jackson | 50 Cent - American rapper and actor |
| Curtis Mayfield | American soul singer-songwriter |
| Curtis Stone | Australian celebrity chef and television personality |
| Curtis Armstrong | American actor known for roles in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Supernatural" |
| Curtis Granderson | American former MLB outfielder |
| Curtis Martin | Former American football running back, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
| Curtis Lazar | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Curtis Enis | Former American football running back in the NFL |
| Curtis Davies | English professional footballer |
| Curtis Hanson | American film director known for "L.A. Confidential" and "8 Mile" |
Characters Named Curtis
| Curtis Everett | From the movie "Snowpiercer" |
| Curtis Manning | From the TV series "24" |
| Curtis Donovan | From the TV series "Misfits" |
| Curtis Hargrove | From the movie "American Psycho" |
| Curtis Newton | Captain Future - From the science fiction pulp stories and media |
| Curtis Axel | WWE wrestler and character name |
| Curtis Carr | Marvel Comics character known as "Chemistro" |
| Curtis Taylor Jr. | From the movie "Dreamgirls" |
| Curtis Wilkins | From the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson | Based on the rapper himself in various media |