Curley
Curley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Person with curly hair.
Origin and history
Curley originated as an English surname used to describe someone with curly hair. Historically used as a masculine given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has largely fallen out of common use in the modern United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,590 babies in the United States have been named Curley since 1880. It ranks #2547 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (58.5 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- MS (11.1 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- AL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 108 |
| 1910-1920 | 295 |
| 1920-1930 | 345 |
| 1930-1940 | 372 |
| 1940-1950 | 457 |
| 1950-1960 | 403 |
| 1960-1970 | 240 |
| 1970-1980 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Curley
- Curley Weaver: Blues musician, Guitarist
Fun facts
- It derived from a nickname for someone with distinctive curly hair before transitioning into a given name.
- The name enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.