Curtis
Curtis is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Courteous, polite, or well-mannered.
Origin and history
Curtis originated as an Old French surname derived from the phrase 'curteis', meaning courteous or polite. While predominantly given to males, it has a history of occasional usage as a female given name in the United States. It was most frequently given to U.S. females in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,322 babies in the United States have been named Curtis since 1880. It ranks #3657 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.8 %)
- GA (29.2 %)
- MS (11.5 %)
- SC (6.2 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 203 |
| 1920-1930 | 311 |
| 1930-1940 | 253 |
| 1940-1950 | 273 |
| 1950-1960 | 327 |
| 1960-1970 | 311 |
| 1970-1980 | 237 |
| 1980-1990 | 256 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Curt
Fun facts
- Curtis originated in Anglo-Norman England as a nickname for a courteous or well-bred person.
- Although traditionally male, over 2,000 females in the U.S. have received Curtis as a given name since 1880.