Holding steady.
Popularity of Curlie since 1900
Babies named Curlie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Curlie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 63 | 35 |
| 1920s | 97 | 33 |
| 1930s | 74 | 23 |
| 1940s | 82 | 51 |
| 1950s | 29 | 14 |
| 1960s | 10 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Curlie is a rare and quirky name that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1900. It has not ranked in the top 1000 for any year since, and its usage has remained sporadic. The name's 1-in-N ratio is effectively zero, meaning fewer than 5 children per year receive it. It peaked in popularity in 1900, its first recorded year, and has since plateaued at near-zero usage. No state in the U.S. has recorded enough Curlies to form a top-state list. The name is believed to be an affectionate nickname, possibly inspired by the word 'curly' or the surname Curtis. Its uniqueness makes it a conversation starter, but its rarity means it carries no statistical trends beyond its single-year debut.
Curlie is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1900. It likely originated as a nickname based on the English word 'curly' or as a pet form of Curtis. It may also be connected to the character Curly from the Our Gang series, though that association is speculative. The name has seen minimal usage and remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cur
Sibling names for Curlie
Names that share Curlie's style, for a brother or sister.
