Declining since 1994, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Curry since 1896
Babies named Curry per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Curry's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 | 20 |
| 1910s | 0 | 111 |
| 1920s | 0 | 132 |
| 1930s | 0 | 121 |
| 1940s | 0 | 141 |
| 1950s | 0 | 150 |
| 1960s | 0 | 162 |
| 1970s | 34 | 228 |
| 1980s | 29 | 164 |
| 1990s | 17 | 161 |
| 2000s | 5 | 61 |
| 2010s | 0 | 73 |
| 2020s | 0 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Curry is an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, with roots in an Irish surname. According to Social Security data, it first appeared on the record in 1896, which also marks its peak year of usage. Since 1994, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, and in 2025 it ranked 8,910th with a frequency of approximately 1 in 213,510. The name has not appeared in any state's top 1000 list in recent decades. As a surname-derived first name, Curry shares stylistic similarities with other Irish and English surnames like Riley and Dylan, but it has never achieved the same level of adoption. Its scarcity makes it a distinctive choice, though its association with the spice or basketball player Stephen Curry may influence modern perceptions.
Curry as a given name is rare and likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe, which itself comes from a personal name of uncertain etymology. Alternatively, it may be an English surname originating from the occupation of a currier, one who dresses leather. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 19th century, though it has never been common.
Sibling names for Curry
Names that share Curry's style, for a brother or sister.
