Kurtis
Boy name · #2734 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kurtis? In official American birth records, Kurtis has been tracked continuously since 1934, giving it 91 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 47 baby boys were named Kurtis, placing it at #2734 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1853, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 38,298 boys born in 2025 was named Kurtis.
Babies named Kurtis per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 91-year story
Kurtis first appears in the Social Security records in 1934, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 624 boys were named Kurtis — good for #362 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kurtis against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kurtis in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kurtis is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kurtis will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kurtis is most common
State-level data for Kurtis is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kurtis
Statistically, parents drawn to Kurtis tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jarvis, Paris, Korey, Kory, and Marquis.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kurtis | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2718 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3005 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2753 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2552 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2658 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2626 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2101 |
| 2017 | 86 | #1780 |
| 2016 | 88 | #1754 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1853 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1564 |
| 2013 | 91 | #1659 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1562 |
| 2011 | 88 | #1687 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1503 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1367 |
| 2008 | 110 | #1482 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1277 |
| 2006 | 145 | #1163 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1062 |
| 2004 | 157 | #1039 |
| 2003 | 170 | #959 |
| 2002 | 199 | #837 |
| 2001 | 231 | #749 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kurtis?
In official American birth records, the name Kurtis first appeared in 1934 (over 91 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 91 years.
Is Kurtis a popular boy name?
Kurtis ranked #2734 among boys in 2025 with 47 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1853.
When was the name Kurtis most popular?
Kurtis peaked in 1989, when 624 American boys received the name (ranked #362 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kurtis?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 38,298 newborn American boys was named Kurtis. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.