Kurtis
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kurtis
Kurtis is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Curtis, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'courteis' meaning 'courteous' or 'refined.' This name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The spelling with a 'K' gives the name a more distinctive appearance while maintaining its strong, traditional sound. Kurtis projects qualities of courtesy and civility, true to its etymological roots. Notable bearers include American rapper Kurtis Blow, who helped popularize this spelling variant. The name has remained moderately popular across English-speaking countries, offering a slightly modernized version of the classic Curtis.
Kurtis is also given to girls.
Pronounced KUR-tis.
As of October 2026, Kurtis ranked #10184 in US births in 1986 SSA, peaked at #8038 in 1969.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,569 | 101 | 52.6 |
| 2015 | #1,863 | 79 | 41.2 |
| 2016 | #1,759 | 88 | 46.4 |
| 2017 | #1,788 | 86 | 46.5 |
| 2018 | #2,111 | 67 | 36.9 |
| 2019 | #2,645 | 49 | 27.3 |
| 2020 | #2,679 | 47 | 27.2 |
| 2021 | #2,571 | 51 | 29.2 |
| 2022 | #2,775 | 47 | 26.9 |
| 2023 | #3,032 | 41 | 24 |
| 2024 | #3,843 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2025 | #2,738 | 47 | 27.5 |
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Kurtis on lists
Famous Kurtiss
- Kurtis BlowBoy
American rapper
- Kurtis MantronikBoy
stage name of Graham Curtis el Khaleel, British electronic musician of group Mantronix
- Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" WarnerBoy
American NFL player
- Kurtis "Kurt" FullerBoy
American actor
- Kurtis Kiyoshi "Kurt" SuzukiBoy
American baseball player
- Kurtis FosterBoy
Canadian ice hockey player and coach
- Kurtis Owen GuthrieBoy
British footballer
- Kurtis McKenzie aka The ArcadeBoy
British record producer
- Kurtis GabrielBoy
Canadian ice hockey player
- Kurtis ConnerBoy
Youtuber and comedian
Kurtis in pop culture
- Kurtis TrentBoy
character in video game "Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"
- KurtisBoy
a recurring character in "Disgaea: Hour of Darkness" and "Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories" video games