Kurt
5 countries#2258 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kurt was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
86,054 births recorded 1894–2025 · currently #2258 · peaked in 1964 with 3,168 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Wisconsin
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,304 births recorded 1984–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 136 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,200 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 1996 with 128 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
995 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 1942 with 34 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Nord, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
92 births recorded 1984–2015 · peaked in 1996 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 1997–2011 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kurt’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1008 | — |
| 2007 | #1139 | ↓131 |
| 2008 | #1251 | ↓112 |
| 2009 | #1304 | ↓53 |
| 2010 | #1462 | ↓158 |
| 2011 | #1468 | ↓6 |
| 2012 | #1490 | ↓22 |
| 2013 | #1315 | ↑175 |
| 2014 | #1447 | ↓132 |
| 2015 | #1416 | ↑31 |
| 2016 | #1421 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #1695 | ↓274 |
| 2018 | #1724 | ↓29 |
| 2019 | #1658 | ↑66 |
| 2020 | #1679 | ↓21 |
| 2021 | #2040 | ↓361 |
| 2022 | #1917 | ↑123 |
| 2023 | #2387 | ↓470 |
| 2024 | #2098 | ↑289 |
| 2025 | #2258 | ↓160 |
Frequently asked questions about Kurt
Is Kurt a popular name?
Yes — Kurt currently ranks #2258 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kurt more common for boys or girls?
Kurt is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kurt most popular?
Kurt peaked in 1964 in United States, with 3,168 recorded births that year.
Is Kurt rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kurt’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #857 in 1894 to #2258 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kurt?
At least 88,353 babies have been recorded with the name Kurt across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kurt popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kurt appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kurt?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kurt include Jackie, Jaziah, Lukah, Masiah.
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