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Curtis
BoyMeaning of Curtis: Old French: 'courteous'
Curtis is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 988th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1076th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#988
232 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1076
27 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
262,876
First recorded 1880 · peak 1962
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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