Curtiss Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Curtiss has its origins in Latin, meaning 'short' or 'courteous'. It evolved through Old French before becoming popular in modern English. It reflects traits of politeness and creativity and has no direct biblical relevance. The name gained traction in the late 19th century, especially linked to influential figures in aviation.
The name Curtiss is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Curtiss has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Curtiss' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1144th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 791st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 764th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1164th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2081st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6547th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13133rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Curtiss' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Curtiss"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɜːrtɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Curtiss is derived from the Latin word 'curtus', meaning 'short' or 'curtailed'. It is often associated with the Old French 'curte', which also means 'courteous' or 'polite'.
Meaning
courteous, polite
Language Evolution
Curtus (Latin), Curte (Old French), Curtiss (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Curtiss gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly associated with notable figures in aviation and industry.
Variants & Derivatives
Curtis, Curt, Curty
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Curtiss is perceived as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with creativity and innovation, particularly due to its connections with aviation pioneers.
Famous People
Glenn Curtiss, American aviation pioneer, Curtiss Candy Company founder
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Curtiss"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Curtiss"
"Curtiss" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1144th of 7545 | 605 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 791st of 6773 | 1,165 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 764th of 7552 | 1,755 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1164th of 10718 | 809 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2081st of 16616 | 519 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6547th of 24088 | 175 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13133rd of 23106 | 40 |
Regional Popularity of "Curtiss" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
69.92% 990th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
77.22% 1827th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.60% 705th/1546 |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
39.91% 939th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.31% 675th/2227 |
34.36% 835th/2430 |
37.08% 1058th/2853 |
30.34% 842nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.64% 988th/2937 |
46.31% 1613th/3483 |
50.88% 1790th/3518 |
38.97% 1576th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.80% 1835th/3685 |
- |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Curtiss" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Curtiss"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Curtiss" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.