Name Profile
Kurt
“Courteous” — German
BoyGerman1 syllableCurrent rank #192 (1980)
About Kurt
Kurt is a sharp, handsome German boy's name that charmingly means "courteous." Brisk and energetic, this mid-century favorite packs a lot of personality and polite strength into a single, punchy syllable.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginGerman
Syllables1
Nicknames for Kurt
Kur
Popularity in the U.S.
Kurt is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
Kurt popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Kurt had 1,282 births in 1980.
View chart data
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2,743 | #113 |
| 1968 | 2,453 | #123 |
| 1969 | 2,282 | #132 |
| 1970 | 2,197 | #149 |
| 1971 | 1,876 | #155 |
| 1972 | 1,585 | #164 |
| 1973 | 1,237 | #186 |
| 1974 | 1,236 | #182 |
| 1979 | 1,251 | #194 |
| 1980 | 1,282 | #192 |
Middle Name Ideas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kurt mean?
Kurt is commonly linked to the meaning Courteous and is associated with German roots.
Is Kurt a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Kurt is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
What are common nicknames for Kurt?
Popular nicknames include Kur.