Curtiss
Curtiss is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Courteous, polite, or well-bred.
Origin and history
Curtiss is a variant of Curtis, originating from a Norman French nickname meaning polite or courteous. It was historically used both as a given name and a surname in the United States. While moderately popular in the early 20th century, it has become rare in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,074 babies in the United States have been named Curtiss since 1880. It ranks #1714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- IL (11.8 %)
- OH (10.8 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 236 |
| 1920-1930 | 475 |
| 1930-1940 | 586 |
| 1940-1950 | 781 |
| 1950-1960 | 947 |
| 1960-1970 | 792 |
| 1970-1980 | 463 |
| 1980-1990 | 379 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Curtiss
- Curtiss Cook: Actor
Nicknames
Curt
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old French phrase 'curteis', meaning courteous or polite.
- The spelling Curtiss is widely recognized due to pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss and the Curtiss-Wright Corporation.