Curry
Curry is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the marsh or hollow; descendent of Comhraidhe.
Origin and history
Curry is an English surname of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from place names like Curry or the surname Ó Comhraidhe. Historically used as a given name in the United States, it remains relatively uncommon. It is also widely recognized today as the surname of basketball superstar Stephen Curry.
Popularity in the United States
1,570 babies in the United States have been named Curry since 1880. It ranks #3177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- LA (48.8 %)
- AL (25.6 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 132 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 141 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 228 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 161 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 73 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Curry
- Curry Kirkpatrick: Sports Journalist, Author
Fun facts
- The name Curry derives from several Irish and Scottish placenames as well as Gaelic personal names.
- Although used as a first name, its modern familiarity in the U.S. is heavily boosted by NBA player Steph Curry.