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Courage

Boy name

Courage has been given to 330 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 170,808 boys was named Courage.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

330

Peak year

2018 (25 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1990

10-year trend

▼ -23%

Gender split

19% girls / 81% boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Courage.

Sibling name ideas for Courage

Same era and popularity as Courage, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Courage?

Courage has been given to 330 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Courage peak?

Courage peaked in 2018, when 25 babies were given the name.

Is Courage a girl or boy name?

Courage is primarily a boy name (81% of babies named Courage are boys).

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