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Curran

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Meaning of Curran: Irish: 'hero' or 'champion'

Curran is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9162nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9162

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,188

First recorded 1916 · peak 1993

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 12 babies1983: 10 babies1984: 12 babies1985: 16 babies1986: 15 babies1987: 18 babies1988: 23 babies1989: 35 babies1990: 39 babies19901991: 27 babies1992: 32 babies1993: 56 babies1994: 37 babies1995: 41 babies1996: 40 babies1997: 28 babies1998: 39 babies1999: 29 babies2000: 42 babies20002001: 36 babies2002: 28 babies2003: 30 babies2004: 34 babies2005: 26 babies2006: 34 babies2007: 28 babies2008: 22 babies2009: 23 babies2010: 20 babies20102011: 30 babies2012: 26 babies2013: 28 babies2014: 24 babies2015: 18 babies2016: 11 babies2017: 13 babies2018: 10 babies2019: 9 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 9 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 13 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Curran per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 56.

Gender split

98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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