Curtis

Rank 825th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Curtis was 825th most popular baby name for boys and 1,714th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 298 babies were named Curtis in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 11,236 babies in the United States were named Curtis. Today, the average age of someone named Curtis is around 53 to 58 years old.

The name "Curtis" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Curtis is Curt.

Curtis Meaning & Origin

Curtis is a popular English name that translates to "courteous" or "polite," evoking an image of a respectful and considerate individual.

The name Curtis is described as gentlemanly, ambitious and sociable.

Pronunciation

Curtis is pronounced cur-tis in English. The name Curtis has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Curtis

  • The name Curtis has been used as both a first name and a surname. Some notable people with this name include Curtis James Jackson III, better known as the rapper 50 Cent, and Tony Curtis, an iconic American film actor from the mid-20th century.

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Geography

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