Boy
Kurt
brave counsel
About Kurt
Kurt delivers maximum impact with minimal syllables, exemplifying the power of conciseness in naming. This name has maintained steady appeal across decades without feeling dated, a testament to its fundamental strength. The hard consonants give Kurt a decisive, no-nonsense quality that suggests confidence and straightforwardness.
There's an honest, unpretentious character to this name that many find refreshing in an era of increasingly elaborate naming choices. Kurt works internationally, easily navigable across different languages and cultural contexts. The name carries associations with creativity and intensity, having been borne by notable figures in music and arts.
It ages remarkably well, never seeming mismatched to any life stage from childhood through retirement. Kurt pairs effectively with softer middle names, creating pleasing contrasts in full name combinations. For parents valuing efficiency and timelessness, Kurt represents a proven choice that has weathered changing trends while maintaining its essential appeal and character.
Popularity of the Name Kurt
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | #911 | ||||
| 1896 | #801 | ||||
| 1913 | #981 | ||||
| 1915 | #935 | ||||
| 1926 | #939 | ||||
| 1928 | #839 | ||||
| 1929 | #790 | ||||
| 1930 | #716 | ||||
| 1931 | #849 | ||||
| 1932 | #799 | ||||
| 1933 | #766 | ||||
| 1934 | #737 | ||||
| 1935 | #610 | ||||
| 1936 | #560 | ||||
| 1937 | #495 | ||||
| 1938 | #503 | ||||
| 1939 | #478 | ||||
| 1940 | #417 | ||||
| 1941 | #422 | ||||
| 1942 | #377 | ||||
| 1943 | #356 | ||||
| 1944 | #348 | ||||
| 1945 | #368 | ||||
| 1946 | #334 | ||||
| 1947 | #297 | ||||
| 1948 | #303 | ||||
| 1949 | #250 | ||||
| 1950 | #233 | ||||
| 1951 | #210 | ||||
| 1952 | #178 | ||||
| 1953 | #177 | ||||
| 1954 | #168 | ||||
| 1955 | #150 | ||||
| 1956 | #138 | ||||
| 1957 | #141 | ||||
| 1958 | #134 | ||||
| 1959 | #129 | ||||
| 1960 | #130 | ||||
| 1961 | #129 | ||||
| 1962 | #121 | ||||
| 1963 | #116 | ||||
| 1964 | #109 | #234 | |||
| 1965 | #112 | ||||
| 1966 | #110 | #244 | |||
| 1967 | #113 | ||||
| 1968 | #123 | #248 | |||
| 1969 | #132 | #240 | |||
| 1970 | #149 | #253 | |||
| 1971 | #155 | #210 | |||
| 1972 | #164 | #193 | |||
| 1973 | #186 | #217 | |||
| 1974 | #182 | #206 | |||
| 1975 | #202 | #207 | |||
| 1976 | #209 | #167 | |||
| 1977 | #202 | #181 | |||
| 1978 | #208 | #178 | |||
| 1979 | #194 | #134 | |||
| 1980 | #192 | #127 | |||
| 1981 | #214 | #110 | |||
| 1982 | #209 | #117 | #363 | ||
| 1983 | #231 | #115 | |||
| 1984 | #229 | #101 | |||
| 1985 | #228 | #100 | |||
| 1986 | #224 | #90 | #351 | ||
| 1987 | #229 | #69 | |||
| 1988 | #233 | #95 | |||
| 1989 | #260 | #70 | |||
| 1990 | #275 | #80 | |||
| 1991 | #333 | #82 | #275 | ||
| 1992 | #347 | #96 | #285 | #277 | |
| 1993 | #394 | #152 | #306 | ||
| 1994 | #413 | #130 | #296 | ||
| 1995 | #424 | #112 | #319 | ||
| 1996 | #457 | #127 | #320 | #351 | |
| 1997 | #487 | #252 | #163 | #327 | #352 |
| 1998 | #544 | #274 | #174 | #270 | #467 |
| 1999 | #583 | #304 | #210 | #452 | |
| 2000 | #610 | #354 | #355 | #331 | #513 |
| 2001 | #666 | #387 | #358 | #341 | #441 |
| 2002 | #670 | #301 | #284 | #336 | #583 |
| 2003 | #737 | #398 | #739 | ||
| 2004 | #785 | #471 | #293 | #673 | |
| 2005 | #961 | #833 | #359 | #892 | |
| 2006 | #715 | ||||
| 2007 | #841 | #740 | |||
| 2008 | #699 | #570 | #938 | ||
| 2013 | #810 | ||||
| 2014 | #671 | ||||
| 2015 | #793 | ||||
| 2019 | #825 | ||||
| 2021 | #824 | ||||
| 2012 | #887 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kurt
Names Similar to Kurt
Nicknames for Kurt
- Kur
- Kurtie
- K
- Kurty
- Kman
Famous People Named Kurt
| Kurt Cobain | American musician and lead singer of Nirvana |
| Kurt Russell | American actor known for roles in "Escape from New York" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" |
| Kurt Angle | American Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestler |
| Kurt Vonnegut | Renowned American author, known for "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle" |
| Kurt Warner | Former American football quarterback and Super Bowl MVP |
| Kurt Thomas | American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist |
| Kurt Busch | American NASCAR driver and Cup Series champion |
| Kurt Masur | German conductor and music director of the New York Philharmonic |
| Kurt Weill | German composer known for his collaborations with Bertolt Brecht |
| Kurt Gödel | Austrian mathematician, known for his incompleteness theorems |
| Kurt Elling | American jazz vocalist and Grammy Award winner |
| Kurt Suzuki | American baseball catcher and World Series champion |
| Kurt Nilsen | Norwegian singer and winner of "World Idol" |
| Kurt Rambis | Former American basketball player and NBA champion |
| Kurt Zouma | American painter known for his abstract art |
| Kurt Browning | American dancer and choreographer known for his work in contemporary dance |
| Kurt Sutter | American screenwriter and creator of the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Kurt Hugo Schneider | American musician, producer, and YouTube sensation |
Characters Named Kurt
| Kurt Wagner | Nightcrawler - Marvel Comics mutant and X-Men member |
| Kurt Healy | Protagonist in the movie "The Last Starfighter" |
| Kurt Sloane | Main character in the "Kickboxer" film series |
| Kurt von Trapp | Character in the musical "The Sound of Music" |
| Kurt Bishop | Character from the video game "Bully" |
| Kurt Weller | Lead character in the TV series "Blindspot" |
| Kurt Wild | Character in the novel and movie "Velvet Goldmine" |
| Kurt Barlow | Fictional vampire in Stephen King's novel "Salem's Lot" |
| Kurt Kelly | Antagonist in the movie "Heathers" |
| Kurt Strutter | Character from the movie "Hot Rod" |
| Kurt Hummel | A character from the TV series "Scream Queens" |
| Kurt Roper | Character from the TV series "Chicago P.D" |
| Kurt Caldwell | Character from the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" |
| Kurt Medall | Character from the novel "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Robert A. Heinlein |
| Kurt Von Schleicher | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Syndicate" |
| Kurt Afflis | Character from the video game "Left 4 Dead" |
| Kurt Daniels | Character from the TV series "Halt and Catch Fire" |
| Kurt Moutarde | Character in the movie "Clue" |
| Kurt Guterson | Character from the TV series "The Killing" |