Curley

Curley is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Curley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Curley

Curley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Curley first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 3,124 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Curley in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Total since 1880
3,124

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Curley mean?

The meaning of Curley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Curley a boy or girl name?

Curley is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Curley?

Curley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Curley?

Curley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 3,124 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].