Curley
Every Curley since 1881 — 3,124 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Curley
Curley is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 3,124 American babies have been named Curley — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1944, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Curley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Curley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,223 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,684 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,122 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,938 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,788 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,550 |
| 1975 | — | — | 19 | #2,298 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,418 |
| 1965 | — | — | 24 | #1,595 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,274 | 32 | #1,409 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,423 | 52 | #1,048 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,455 | 55 | #928 |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,354 | 44 | #967 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,217 | 37 | #1,070 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,213 | 39 | #1,024 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,111 | 33 | #1,239 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,982 | 37 | #1,169 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,051 | 33 | #1,257 |
| 1915 | — | — | 40 | #1,000 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #994 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #941 |
| 1900 | — | — | 14 | #685 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #808 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #915 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Curley in 2025?
Curley did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Curley?
3,124 babies have been named Curley in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Curley most popular?
Curley peaked in 1944, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Curley a boy or girl name?
Curley is used for both: about 17% of babies named Curley have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Curley rising or falling?
Curley has been roughly stable over the past decade.