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Curry

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUR-ee /ˈkɜr.i/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Curry/O Comhraidhe, variously 'a descendant of Corra' and 'from the marsh/weir'; also linked to the basketball star Stephen Curry; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A marsh; a descendant of Corra: Curry is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KUR-ee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Curry/O Comhraidhe, variously 'a descendant of Corra' and 'from the marsh/weir'; also linked to the basketball star Stephen Curry; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10075 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,562

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197018962024

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

Curry comes from the Irish surname Curry/O Comhraidhe, variously 'a descendant of Corra' and 'from the marsh/weir'; also linked to the basketball star Stephen Curry (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KUR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-turned-first-name (boosted by sports). Rare, a-marsh at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Curry is an Irish surname, variously 'a descendant of Corra' and 'from the marsh/weir' — also linked to basketball star Stephen Curry — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KUR-ee').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Curry — Irish surname; routes layered

Variations

CurrieCurrey

Nicknames

Curr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Curry mean?

Curry is an Irish surname, variously 'a descendant of Corra' and 'from the marsh/weir'; also linked to Stephen Curry. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Curry?

It's said KUR-ee /ˈkɜr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Curry a boy or girl name?

Curry is a boy's name.

How popular is Curry?

Curry is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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