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Kurt

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Pronounced KERRT /ˈkɜɹt/Medium

Meaning: Brave counselMedium

In 30 seconds: Kurt is a German name meaning 'brave counsel', a short form tied to Konrad.
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Origin MediumGerman, English, Swedish
MeaningBrave counsel
U.S. rank (2025)#2271 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 85,864

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196418942025

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

Kurt means 'brave counsel' and stands as a German short form connected to Konrad and Conrad. It has a long history in German-speaking countries, where its variants run from Konrad and Kord to Cord and the English Curt. Two heads of Austria bore it: Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg and Kurt Waldheim, who also led the United Nations.

Its single firm syllable gives the name a direct, no-nonsense sound that has traveled well into English use.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kurt is 'brave counsel', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kurt β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ConradCordKonradKordCurt

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Kurt Schuschnigg (1897–1977)
    Chancellor of Austria from 1934 to 1938.
  • β˜…Kurt Waldheim (1918–2007)
    Austrian diplomat, UN Secretary-General (1972–1981) and President of Austria.

If you like Kurt…

Konradβ€” the fuller German name Kurt is a short form of
Conradβ€” the English form sharing the 'brave counsel' root
Hartβ€” a fellow English choice
Kitβ€” a similarly popular pick
Koleβ€” lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kurt mean?

Kurt is usually explained as meaning 'brave counsel' and is most often linked with German tradition.

How do you pronounce Kurt?

It's commonly said KERRT /ˈkɜɹt/.

Is Kurt a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kurt is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kurt?

In 2024, Kurt ranked #2103 in the U.S. for boys, with 71 births recorded.

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