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Kurtis
♂ Boy
Pronounced KER-tis /ˈkɜr.tɪs/High
Meaning: K-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous, courtly' — hip-hop founding-father spelledHigh
In 30 seconds: Courtesy with a K: Kurtis polishes Curtis — 'courtly mannered' — and Kurtis Blow rapped it into history ('The Breaks', certified gold first).
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MeaningK-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous, courtly' — hip-hop founding-father spelled
U.S. rank (2025)#2738 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,136
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Kurtis is the K-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous' — carried to hip-hop history by Kurtis Blow.
It registers thinly today. Rare, courteous at the root, and breakbeat-blessed.
Did you know? Kurtis Blow was rap's first major-label signing and first gold single — courtliness, breakdanced.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Curtis — root etymology
Variations
CurtisCurtissKurt
Nicknames
Kurt
Famous Bearers
- ★Kurtis Blow (1959–present)American rapper, hip-hop's first gold-certified artist.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kurtis mean?
Kurtis spells Curtis, Old French for 'courteous, courtly'.
How do you pronounce Kurtis?
It's said KER-tis /ˈkɜr.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kurtis a boy or girl name?
Kurtis is a boy's name.
How popular is Kurtis?
Kurtis is a rare name in the U.S. today.