Curley
Boy nameCurley has been given to 3,124 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1944.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,124
Peak year
1944 (83 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
17% girls / 83% boys
Rank through the decades
Curley's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #685 |
| 1950 | #928 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Curley — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Curley.
FAQ
How popular is the name Curley?
Curley has been given to 3,124 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Curley peak?
Curley peaked in 1944, when 83 babies were given the name.
Is Curley a girl or boy name?
Curley is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Curley are boys).
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