Kurtis
A male given name, variant of Curtis.
Every Kurtis since 1934 — 18,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kurtis
Kurtis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,738 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 18,163 American babies have been named Kurtis. Its peak came in 1989, when 624 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kurtis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kurtis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 47 | #2,738 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,856 |
| 2023 | — | — | 41 | #3,037 |
| 2022 | — | — | 47 | #2,778 |
| 2021 | — | — | 51 | #2,571 |
| 2020 | — | — | 47 | #2,679 |
| 2019 | — | — | 49 | #2,645 |
| 2018 | — | — | 67 | #2,111 |
| 2017 | — | — | 86 | #1,788 |
| 2016 | — | — | 88 | #1,759 |
| 2015 | — | — | 79 | #1,863 |
| 2014 | — | — | 101 | #1,569 |
| 2013 | — | — | 91 | #1,667 |
| 2012 | — | — | 101 | #1,568 |
| 2011 | — | — | 88 | #1,698 |
| 2010 | — | — | 108 | #1,510 |
| 2009 | — | — | 125 | #1,373 |
| 2008 | — | — | 110 | #1,487 |
| 2007 | — | — | 137 | #1,281 |
| 2006 | — | — | 145 | #1,166 |
| 2005 | — | — | 156 | #1,066 |
| 2004 | — | — | 157 | #1,042 |
| 2003 | — | — | 170 | #962 |
| 2002 | — | — | 199 | #838 |
| 2001 | — | — | 231 | #751 |
| 2000 | — | — | 242 | #719 |
| 1995 | — | — | 435 | #493 |
| 1990 | — | — | 566 | #410 |
| 1985 | — | — | 501 | #369 |
| 1980 | — | — | 389 | #416 |
| 1975 | — | — | 184 | #595 |
| 1970 | — | — | 265 | #497 |
| 1965 | — | — | 269 | #475 |
| 1960 | — | — | 202 | #556 |
| 1955 | — | — | 111 | #698 |
| 1950 | — | — | 47 | #1,032 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,325 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,407 |
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Famous people named Kurtis
- Kurtis Blow Singer · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kurtis mean?
A male given name, variant of Curtis.
How popular is the name Kurtis in 2025?
Kurtis ranked #2,738 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kurtis?
18,163 babies have been named Kurtis in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kurtis most popular?
Kurtis peaked in 1989, when 624 newborns received the name.
Is Kurtis a boy or girl name?
Kurtis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kurtis rising or falling?
Kurtis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kurtis?
Well-known people named Kurtis include Kurtis Blow (singer).