How Many People Are Named Curran?
Complete statistics for the name Curran: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Curran is an uncommon Irish name, very rare in the US with only 1,136 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 290,508 Americans. The majority, 54%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 3 are known for their ability to inspire and motivate others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,181 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Curran Through the Generations
Curran has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 1993 with 56 births. Today, the average age of those named Curran is 28, with 636 under-30s and 527 aged between 30 and 60. Only 18 individuals are over 60, indicating a younger demographic overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Curran
Curran is a masculine given name which may refer to:Curran Oi, American figure skater Curran Phillips, American artistic gymnast Curran Walters, American actor…
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Other names sharing Curran's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Curran
How Many People Have the Name Curran?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,943 people in the United States currently share the name Curran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,843 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Curran a Common or Rare Name?
Curran is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Curran Mean?
Curran means "Strong-willed" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Curran in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Curran Most Popular?
The name Curran reached peak popularity in 1993, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Curran?
Approximately 23,943 people named Curran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,943. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,843 Americans.
Is Curran a rare name?
Curran is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,843 Americans has this name.
What does the name Curran mean?
Curran means "Strong-willed" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Curran more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Curran are male and 3% are female.
When was Curran most popular?
Curran peaked in 1993 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.