The nameCurtis
Curtis is an English name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It comes from the Old French curteis, "courteous".
Origin
English, from a surname of Norman origin.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Curtis rose in the 2000s and peaked there in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Famous people named Curtis
- Curtis Mayfield, American soul singer
Popularity of the name Curtis
Curtis in France
Curtis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 940 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Curtis. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Curtis in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 47 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Curtis mean?
It comes from the Old French curteis, "courteous".
What is the origin of the name Curtis?
English, from a surname of Norman origin.
Is Curtis a girl's or a boy's name?
Curtis is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Curtis?
Curtis Mayfield, American soul singer.