US Popularity:5163
Origin:German
Meaning:Courteous, polite; wolf
Kurt is a masculine name of German and Turkish origin to help baby get the best of both worlds. Its German roots translate it to “courteous” and “polite,” teaching baby the importance of treating everyone with respect. In Turkish, on the other hand, Kurt translates to “wolf,” a powerful animal that has come to represent power and loyalty. Whichever definition you prefer, the name Kurt is sure to represent strengths that will undoubtedly serve baby well in life.
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Famous People Named Kurt

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  • Kurt Nielsen
    Tennis Player

How Popular Is The Name Kurt?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kurt is currently #1878 on The Bump
Boy:Kurt is currently #1057 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kurt is currently #5163 in U.S. births
Boy:Kurt is currently #2390 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2390
in 2023
- 468
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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