Curran
Pronunciation: [ k-ER-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Curran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 30 babies have been named Curran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Curran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,675 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,675
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Curran
Curran is a girl name .
Is Curran a boy or girl name? Curran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,675 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,776. Curran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Curran is currently ranked #59,675 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Curran include Cur, Curr, Curry, Currie, Cuy, Cuie, and Curkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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