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1969

First Year

1986

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#8060

Peak Rank

25

Total Count

4

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Kurtis

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Kurtis is a name with a single cultural origin: English.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English

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## The Story of Kurtis

Kurtis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1989: 624 births, good for #362 nationwide. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Kurtiss. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,859 among baby boy names with 29 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 18K Kurtiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Variants & Related Forms of Kurtis

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Kurtis. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Curt](/curt)
* [Curtis](/curtis)

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## Names that sound like Kurtis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kurtis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Curtis](/curtis)
* [Curtiss](/curtiss)
* Kurtas
* [Chris](/chris)
* [Kris](/kris)
* [Crys](/crys)
* [Cris](/cris)
* [Criss](/criss)
* [Chriss](/chriss)
* Kurtz
* [Kriss](/kriss)
* Curts

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kurtis

What does the name Kurtis mean?

Kurtis is a name with a single cultural origin: English.

What is the origin of the name Kurtis?

Kurtis has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Kurtis in 2026?

In 2026, Kurtis ranks #3,859 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.

When was Kurtis most popular?

Kurtis reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #335 that year with 624 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kurtis most popular?

Kurtis has historically been most popular in Vermont, New Hampshire, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kurtis.

Is Kurtis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kurtis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kurtis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kurtis include Harmon, Gerry, Zaiden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Kurtis?

Common variants and related forms of Kurtis include Curt, Curtis. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Kurtis 

Kurtis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 18K births in the dataset. Kurtis's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #335\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kurtis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1989 → ](/year/1989)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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