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Courage

Boy

Meaning of Courage: English: 'bravery or spirit'

Courage is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7303rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7303

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

330

First recorded 1990 · peak 2019

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 8 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 5 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 5 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 6 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 11 babies2008: 12 babies2009: 6 babies2010: 6 babies20102011: 18 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 10 babies2014: 21 babies2015: 13 babies2016: 15 babies2017: 15 babies2018: 25 babies2019: 25 babies2020: 16 babies20202021: 12 babies2022: 17 babies2023: 20 babies2024: 11 babies2025: 10 babies
US babies named Courage per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 25.

Gender split

81% boys · 19% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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