Curtis is a distinctive choice, ranked #1076 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Curtis in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1076
US Rank #927
About the Name Curtis
Curtis has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 321 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #78 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Curtis is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #927, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Curtis
Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Curtis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Curtis in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Curtis has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 321 places in the last five years. Its peak was #78 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Curtis is more popular in the US (#927) than in the UK (#1076). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Curtis include: Curtis Strange — Curtis Northrup Strange is an American professional golfer and TV color commentator.; Curtis Knight — Curtis Knight, born Mont Curtis McNear, was an American musician who is known for his association with Jimi Hendrix.; John Curtis — John Ream Curtis is an American politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Utah..
Curtis ranks #927 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
27
UK babies named Curtis (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 321 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Curtis
Likely around 1 other Curtis in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Curtis
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
John Ream Curtis is an American politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Utah. A member of the Republican Party, Curtis served from 2017 to 2025 as the U.S.
Curtis Ousley, known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer.
William Curtis Bok was a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice, philanthropist and writer. Heir to an enormous publishing fortune, he was also a devout Quaker and an avid sailor.