Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Curt is a name originating from the Latin word 'curtus', meaning 'short'. It has evolved through various languages, including Old French and Middle English. The name is associated with strength and has seen a decline in popularity in recent years. It does not have biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/kɜrt/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Curt is derived from the Latin word 'curtus', which means 'short' or 'abbreviated'. It later evolved into a given name in various forms across different cultures.
Meaning
short
Language Evolution
Curtus (Latin), Cyrt (Old French), Curt (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Curt gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Kurt, Curtis, Curtie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Curt is perceived as a strong and classic name, although it is less common than in previous decades.
Famous People
Curt Schilling (former professional baseball player), Curtis Mayfield (singer-songwriter), Curt McKenzie (American politician)
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 720 peak births in 1960
Geographic Spread
Popular across 41 US states, with strongest presence in Wisconsin
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1545th of 7545 | 369 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1047th of 6773 | 728 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 378th of 7552 | 7,329 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 420th of 10718 | 5,817 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 941st of 16616 | 1,811 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3626th of 24088 | 415 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7388th of 23106 | 127 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.53% 1112th/1416 |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
65.22% 1543rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.86% 678th/1546 |
50.13% 780th/1556 |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
49.39% 764th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
11.90% 265th/2227 |
14.28% 347th/2430 |
26.15% 746th/2853 |
11.71% 325th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.02% 265th/2937 |
11.34% 395th/3483 |
18.42% 648th/3518 |
11.18% 452nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.39% 641st/3685 |
21.72% 972nd/4475 |
26.03% 1352nd/5194 |
22.34% 1411th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
70.26% 3628th/5164 |
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62.48% 4663rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Wisconsin across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1047th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 378th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 420th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 941st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3626th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7388th out of 23106 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.