Kurt
Peaked at #109 nationally in 1964, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1894, Kurt has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Kurt — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3839
in 1965
Last ranked
#13485
in 1989
Years tracked
25
1958–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1958, Kurt reached its peak popularity for girls in 1965, ranking #3839 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Kurt hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1989, when it stood at #13485.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #13,485 | 5 |
| 1987 | #10,547 | 6 |
| 1986 | #9,046 | 7 |
| 1985 | #8,804 | 7 |
| 1983 | #11,127 | 5 |
| 1982 | #8,703 | 7 |
| 1981 | #7,082 | 9 |
| 1980 | #11,245 | 5 |
Kurt — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#109
in 1964
Current rank
#2103
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1894–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Kurt reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #109 nationally with 3,159 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1451 (2014) to #2103 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Kurt ranks #2103 nationally for boys, with 71 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,103 | 71 |
| 2023 | #2,402 | 57 |
| 2022 | #1,927 | 81 |
| 2021 | #2,050 | 72 |
| 2020 | #1,683 | 94 |
| 2019 | #1,667 | 97 |
| 2018 | #1,731 | 90 |
| 2017 | #1,701 | 93 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kurt most popular?
Kurt was most popular in 1964, when it ranked #109 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kurt becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kurt?
At least 85,998 babies have been recorded with the name Kurt in the US since 1894, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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