Curren
Curren is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Corrán (spear or sickle).
Origin and history
Curren is an English surname-turned-first name derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Corráin, meaning descendant of Corrán. It is often considered a variant spelling of Curran. In the United States, it remains a rare and modern masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Curren since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- CA (96.6 %)
- FL (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 284 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Famous people named Curren
- Curren Caples: Skateboarder, Surfer
Fun facts
- The root word 'corrán' in Irish refers to a hook, sickle, or spear point.
- Curren follows the popular English-language trend of using Gaelic surnames as contemporary first names.