Curits
Derived from the name Curtis, meaning "courteous" or "polite" in French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Curits. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Curits today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Curits births was 1972 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Curits. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Curits. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1972
8 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1987 SSA rank
#5,608
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Curits: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Curits from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Curits remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Curits by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Curits during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Curits
The given name Curits is believed to have originated from the Roman culture, with its roots dating back to the ancient Latin language. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "curtus," meaning "short" or "truncated." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term or nickname for someone of shorter stature.
During the Roman era, names were often bestowed upon individuals based on their physical characteristics, occupations, or personal traits. As such, it is plausible that Curits was initially given as a name to individuals who possessed a shorter-than-average height or stature.
While there are no definitive records of the name Curits appearing in ancient Roman texts or historical documents from that period, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Latin language used during the Roman Empire's reign.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Curits can be found in medieval Europe, particularly in regions that were once part of the Roman Empire or heavily influenced by Roman culture. One notable figure bearing the name Curits was a French nobleman named Curits de Montfort, who lived in the 12th century and played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade.
Another individual of historical significance was Curits von Trapp, an Austrian naval officer and the patriarch of the famous Trapp Family Singers, whose story was depicted in the musical and film "The Sound of Music." Curits von Trapp was born in 1877 and passed away in 1947.
In the realm of literature, Curits Mervyn, an English author and playwright from the 17th century, is remembered for his works such as "The Wandering Lovers" and "The Assaulted Chastity." He was born in 1624 and died in 1693.
Curits Mayhew, an American author and social reformer, is also noteworthy for his contributions to literature and advocacy for the poor and disenfranchised in the 19th century. He was born in 1816 and died in 1887.
Lastly, Curits LeMay, an American Air Force general and commander during World War II, played a significant role in the strategic bombing campaigns against Japan. He was born in 1906 and passed away in 1990.
While the name Curits may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and the notable individuals who have borne this name serve as a testament to its enduring legacy across different eras and cultures.
People
Curits + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Curits as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Curits: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Curits?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Curits going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Curits a common name?
We classify Curits as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Curits most popular?
The single biggest year for Curits was 1972, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Curits is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Curits in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Curits a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Curits in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Curits still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Curits in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Curits can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Curits?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.