Kurt

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Brave; Cunning

Background: The name Kurt originates from the Germanic name 'Konrad,' meaning 'brave.' In Turkish, 'kurt' translates to 'wolf,' denoting a sense of cunning and strength associated with the animal.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#342
Total births
85,998
Most popular decade
1960s (84,897 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-645 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1894

Gender usage

99.8% male 0.2% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1894
First year births
7
First year rank
#857
Peak year
1964
Peak year births
3,159
Peak rank
#109
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
71
Recent rank
#2,092

Female

First year
1958
First year births
8
First year rank
#4,520
Peak year
1969
Peak year births
14
Peak rank
#3,773
Most recent year
1989
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,360

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

Related links