Holding steady.
Popularity of Currie since 1908
Babies named Currie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1940, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Currie's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 26 |
| 1920s | 0 | 25 |
| 1930s | 0 | 33 |
| 1940s | 0 | 42 |
| 1950s | 0 | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 32 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12 | 26 |
| 1990s | 10 | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Currie is a unisex name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname MacMhuirich. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1908, the same year it reached its peak usage according to Social Security data. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000, the name has maintained a consistent presence over the decades, with a trajectory of stable, low-frequency use. Its meaning, often interpreted as 'hero' or 'champion,' gives it a strong, traditional feel. Currie is also a variant of the more common surname Curry and shares roots with Irish and Scottish clan names. Parents drawn to short, surname-style names with Celtic origins may find Currie an appealing alternative to more popular choices like Cameron or Mackenzie.
Currie is a Scottish surname transferred to given name use. It originates from the Gaelic MacMhuirich, meaning 'son of Muireach' or 'son of the mariner', though sometimes associated with Old Irish 'muir' (sea) or 'muirid' (champion). The name has been used as a given name in Scotland and the United States since at least the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cur, Rie
Variants: Curry
Sibling names for Currie
Names that share Currie's style, for a brother or sister.
