Declining since 1994, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Curran since 1916
Babies named Curran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 358 |
| 2000s | 289 |
| 2010s | 189 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Curran is a rare Irish-derived name that has seen limited but consistent use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1916. As of 2025, it ranks 9,714th in popularity, with an estimated 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 1993, after which it entered a gradual decline. Though never common, Curran has maintained a steady presence, particularly among families with Irish heritage. The name's trajectory has been falling since 1994, reflecting broader trends away from less mainstream Irish surnames as first names. Nonetheless, Curran offers a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with subtle cultural resonance.
Curran is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Corráin, derived from the Old Irish word 'corrad' meaning 'spear' or 'hero'. It was traditionally used as a surname in County Waterford and County Cork. As a given name, it saw modest use in the United States beginning in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by Irish-American families honoring ancestral roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cur, Ran
Sibling names for Curran
Names that share Curran's style, for a brother or sister.
