Curtiss

Curtiss - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Curtiss at a glance

Curtiss is ranked #3474 among boy baby names in 2002, with 5 births in 2002. It peaked in 1959 at #764 and first appeared on the charts in 1916.

Rank in 2002
#3474
Births in 2002
5
Peak year
1959 (#764)
First appeared
1916
Popularity
1 in 347,939 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Curtiss appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1593. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Curtiss and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Curtiss? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Curtiss. The baby boy name Curtiss was given to 5 baby boys in 2002, ranking #3474 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 347,939 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Curtiss peaked in popularity 67 years ago in 1959 on position 764.



Famous with this name

Curtiss Cook
Edward Curtiss
Ray Curtiss


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Curtiss is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Curtiss is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #646 - and is the least popular in Wisconsin at position #646.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Curtiss is where you live.


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Curtiss origin and meaning

Curtiss is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Curtiss, pop culture references for the name Curtiss and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Curtiss

We've found the following names that sound similar to Curtiss, sorted by popularity.

Curtis / Cortez / Cartez /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20023474
19993320
19963162
19932828
19892725
19881973
19872307
19812032
19802202
19791937
19782068
19772026
19731371
19721815
19711278
19701020
19691000
19681154
19671427
19661033
19651246
19641094
1963771
1962830
1961813
1960931
1959764
1958842
1957833
1956821
1955805
1954961
1953812
19521478
1951882
1950969
1949812
1948868
19471240
1946964
1945871
1944825
1943773
1942789
1941943
1940767
19391120
19381035
1937873
19351065
19341557
19331539
19321224
1931936
19301429
19291243
19281749
19261766
19221191
19201761
19181670
19161593

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Wisconsin646

Even more about Curtiss


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Curtiss a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Curtiss?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1959
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Curtiss
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 347,939
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1916
2002 births +5

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