Kurt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kurt has its origin in Germanic roots, specifically from 'Konrad', meaning 'brave counsel'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Conrad and has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th century. The name carries connotations of strength and masculinity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Kurt is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kurt has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling 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, 'Kurt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1137th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 492nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 154th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 158th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 277th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 819th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1699th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7175th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6814th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14169th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Kurt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kurt"
Pronunciation
/kɜrt/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Kurt is derived from the Germanic name 'Konrad', which combines the elements 'kuoni' meaning 'brave' and 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice'.
Meaning
brave counsel
Language Evolution
Conrad, Kurt
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Germany during the Middle Ages and became more widespread in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Conrad, Curt, Kurtis
Modern Popularity & Image
Kurt is often perceived as a strong and masculine name, popularized in modern culture by figures in music and film.
Famous People
Kurt Cobain, Kurt Russell, Kurt Vonnegut
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kurt"
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 "Kurt"
"Kurt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1137th of 7545 | 613 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 492nd of 6773 | 2,568 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 154th of 7552 | 35,755 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 158th of 10718 | 28,139 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 277th of 16616 | 13,958 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 819th of 24088 | 3,606 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1699th of 23106 | 1,142 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7175th of 12526 | 47 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6814th of 19264 | 103 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14169th of 27321 | 46 |
Regional Popularity of "Kurt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
49.01% 694th/1416 |
49.60% 684th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.41% 331st/1546 |
20.63% 321st/1556 |
68.25% 1606th/2353 |
27.08% 419th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
4.89% 109th/2227 |
5.23% 127th/2430 |
12.27% 350th/2853 |
5.01% 139th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.34% 98th/2937 |
3.76% 131st/3483 |
8.64% 304th/3518 |
4.30% 174th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
5.02% 185th/3685 |
4.56% 204th/4475 |
8.03% 417th/5194 |
5.26% 332nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.39% 751st/4582 |
11.93% 616th/5164 |
15.01% 1098th/7313 |
12.53% 935th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.76% 1823rd/3984 |
33.72% 1513th/4487 |
26.72% 1823rd/6822 |
27.63% 1734th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kurt" 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 "Kurt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kurt" 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.