Curley

Pronunciation: [ k-ERL-ee ]

Boy Name #28,011 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Curley is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ERL-ee.

Parents who love the name Curley often also consider Curtis, Cullen, Curt .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,011
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cur Cuy Curie Curlie

Also a Girl Name

Curley is also used as a girl name, ranked #28981.

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Similar Names

Curtis Cullen Curt Cuba Curtis Cuma Curry Curtiss

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curley

Is Curley a boy or girl name?

Curley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28011. As a girl name, it is ranked #28981. Curley is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Curley?

Curley is pronounced k-ERL-ee.

How popular is the name Curley?

Curley is currently ranked #28011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Curley?

Common nicknames for Curley include Cur, Cuy, Curie, and Curlie.

Is Curley a common or rare name?

Curley is an uncommon name, ranked #28011 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Curley

Curley is a boy name .

Is Curley a boy or girl name? Curley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,011 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,981. Curley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Curley is currently ranked #28,011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Curley include Cur, Cuy, Curie, and Curlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.