UK boy's name
Kurtiss
Anglicized form of Germanic royal name Kurt, of uncertain meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kurtiss is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kurtiss popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kurtiss is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kurtiss. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kurtiss ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Kurtiss.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kurtiss as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kurtiss mean?
The given name Kurtiss is a variant spelling of the name Curtis, which has its origins in the Old French word "courtois" meaning "courteous" or "polite." This name emerged during the Middle Ages in France and later spread to other parts of Europe.
The name Curtis can be traced back to the Latin word "curtis," which referred to a courtyard or a nobleman's estate. It is believed that the name initially denoted someone who lived or worked on such an estate or courtyard. Over time, the name evolved to signify a person of courtly or noble manners.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Curtis can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Curteis" and "Curteys," indicating its French origins.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kurtiss or its variant spellings. One of the earliest recorded was Sir Curtis de Beauvays, a Norman knight who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
Another prominent figure was Curtis Aurelius Lemay (1906-1990), an American Air Force general who played a crucial role in the strategic bombing campaigns during World War II. He later served as the fifth Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
In the realm of literature, Curtis Wilkie (born 1944) is an American author and journalist best known for his non-fiction work "The Fall of the House of Zeus," which documented the downfall of U.S. Senator Trent Lott.
The name Kurtiss has also been associated with aviation history. Curtis Pitts (1915-2005) was an American aeronautical engineer and designer, best known for creating the iconic Pitts Special aerobatic biplane.
Additionally, Curtis LeMay (1906-1990), the Air Force general mentioned earlier, had a son named Curtis LeMay Jr. (1941-1984), who followed in his father's footsteps and served as a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.
While the name Kurtiss may not be as common as some other names, it carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting courtly manners and noble associations from its medieval French origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kurtiss by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kurtiss was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kurtiss: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kurtiss in the UK right now?
In 1997, Kurtiss was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kurtiss most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Kurtiss in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kurtiss?
Anglicized form of Germanic royal name Kurt, of uncertain meaning.
How many people are called Kurtiss in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kurtiss across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.