Kurt

Boy's name

Kurt is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German word "kurt," meaning "courageous" or "bold."

Meaning Brave counsel
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 71 Falling
Peak year 1964

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kurt Cobain - Musician, Nirvana frontman
  • Kurt Russell - Actor, "Escape from New York," "Guardians of the Galaxy"
  • Kurt Vonnegut - Author, "Slaughterhouse-Five," "Cat's Cradle"
  • Kurt Angle - Wrestler, Olympic gold medalist, WWE Hall of Famer
  • Kurt Warner - Football player, Super Bowl MVP quarterback
  • Kurt Busch - NASCAR driver, 2004 Cup Series champion
  • Kurt Thomas - Gymnast, first American male world champion
  • Kurt Browning - Figure skater, four-time World champion
  • Kurt Masur - Conductor, New York Philharmonic music director
  • Kurt Gödel - Mathematician, incompleteness theorems pioneer

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