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Kurtis

boy name
Origin
French
Syllables
2
Peak era
1960s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

variant spelling of Curtis, from Old French curteis, 'courteous'

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1960s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kurtis peaked in the 1960s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Kurtis

Most people given the name Kurtis in the United States were born between 1970 and 1999. The Kurtis you meet today is most often in his 30s or 40s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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