Kurtis
Pronunciation: [ k-ERT-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kurtis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 25 babies have been named Kurtis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kurtis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,223 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,223
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kurtis
Kurtis is a girl name .
Is Kurtis a boy or girl name? Kurtis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,223 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,844. Kurtis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kurtis is currently ranked #35,223 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kurtis include Kur, Kurt, Kurty, Kurtie, Kuy, Kuie, and Kurkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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