Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1968
Kurtus
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Kurtus, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1968–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Kurtus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 28 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kurtus has been recorded 28 times among boys since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1984.
- 28 total births
- 1968–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Kurtus since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 28
- total births
- 1968–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Kurtus was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kurtus in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Kurtus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kurtus's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kurtus at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Kurtus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1984
- Peak year (1970)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Kurtus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kurtus's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Kurtus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kurtus? ▼
28 babies have been named Kurtus since 1968. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1970 with 7 births.
When was Kurtus most popular? ▼
Kurtus was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Kurtus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kurtus since 1968 -- 17 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Kurtus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kurt, Kurtis, Kurtiss, Kurk, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kurtus's data
- Kurtus's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1980s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kurtus
Nearby Names Like Kurtus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kurtus
Kurt Boy
#2103 85,858 births
Kurtis Boy
#3808 18,138 births
Kurtiss Boy
245 births
Kurk Boy
213 births
Kuron Boy
156 births
Compare Kurtus side by side: Kurtus vs Kurt Kurtus vs Kurtis Kurtus vs Kurtiss
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kurtus: Baby Name Since 1968 - 28 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kurtus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kurtus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.