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Curran

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUR-an /ˈkʌr.ən/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname O Corraidhin, 'a descendant of Corraidhin' (a little spear; a champion/hero)Low

In 30 seconds: A descendant of the champion; a hero: Curran is an Irish surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname O Corraidhin, 'a descendant of Corraidhin' (a little spear; a champion/hero)
U.S. rank (2025)#9912 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Curran comes from the Irish surname O Corraidhin, 'a descendant of Corraidhin' (a little spear; a champion/hero). A crisp, modern name (said 'KUR-an').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-name. Rare, a-descendant-of-the-champion at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Curran comes from the Irish O Corraidhin, 'a descendant of Corraidhin' (a little spear; a champion) — a crisp surname-name, modern and warm (said 'KUR-an').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Curran — Irish surname

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Curran mean?

Curran is an Irish surname — 'a descendant of Corraidhin' (a little spear; a champion/hero).

How do you pronounce Curran?

It's said KUR-an /ˈkʌr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Curran a boy or girl name?

Curran is a boy's name.

How popular is Curran?

Curran is a very rare name in the U.S.

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