The name Curtis is a girl's name of French origin meaning "courteous, polite".

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Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/79/boy-names-for-girls">boy names for girls"</a> gaining in popularity and acceptability.

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Curtis

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The name Curtis peaked for girls at #1084 in 1902. Curtis is also used for boys, ranking #985 in 2025.

The name Curtis is a boy's name of French origin meaning "courteous, polite".

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Curtis is an attractive if somewhat dated surname name that has been borne by several significant musicians and athletes--think Curtis Mayfield, Curtis James Jackson III--aka 50 Cent, and also director Curtis Hanson. 
<br/><br/> In the USA, Curtis was  in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century. We think Curtis, with is clean sound and nice meaning,  will survive the all the trends that come and go, and remain in the Top 1000 for many years to come.

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The name Curtis is currently ranked #985 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #72 in 1963. The name is most popular in CURTIS, CURTIS, and CURTIS. Curtis is occasionally used for girls in 2000.

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