Holding steady.
Popularity of Curly since 1913
Babies named Curly per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Curly's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Curly is an English nickname-turned-given name, directly referencing curly hair. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1913, which also marks its peak year of usage. The name has seen no resurgence, with no recorded births in recent decades. Its trajectory remains stable but negligible, reflecting its status as a rare and unconventional choice. The name has not been associated with any significant geographic concentration, as it appears sporadically across states.
Curly originated as an English nickname for someone with curly hair. It has been used as a given name primarily in the United States, particularly in the early 20th century. Its usage may have been influenced by the character Curly in the film 'Of Mice and Men' (1939), but the name predates this work.
Sibling names for Curly
Names that share Curly's style, for a brother or sister.
