Curley
Pronunciation: [ k-ERL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Curley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 947 babies have been named Curley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Curley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,011 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,011
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Curl, Curly, Curlie, Cuy, Cuie, and Curkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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