Curtiss
Every Curtiss since 1896 — 5,074 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Curtiss
Curtiss is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1896, 5,074 American babies have been named Curtiss. Its peak came in 1959, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Curtiss stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Curtiss year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,716 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,428 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,060 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,683 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,160 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,959 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,918 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,110 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,102 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,505 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,301 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,940 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,313 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,074 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,826 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,462 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,098 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,344 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,852 |
| 1990 | 32 | #2,226 |
| 1985 | 37 | #1,678 |
| 1980 | 38 | #1,575 |
| 1975 | 42 | #1,347 |
| 1970 | 73 | #934 |
| 1965 | 51 | #1,033 |
| 1960 | 89 | #809 |
| 1955 | 109 | #700 |
| 1950 | 71 | #807 |
| 1945 | 72 | #721 |
| 1940 | 63 | #783 |
| 1935 | 74 | #703 |
| 1930 | 51 | #947 |
| 1925 | 44 | #1,046 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,094 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,273 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,226 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Curtiss in 2025?
Curtiss did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Curtiss?
5,074 babies have been named Curtiss in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Curtiss most popular?
Curtiss peaked in 1959, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Curtiss a boy or girl name?
Curtiss is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Curtiss rising or falling?
Curtiss is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.