Kurtis is a name of Greek origin that means "prudent" or "cautious." It was popularized by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, who used it for one of his characters in his cantata "Christmas Oratorio." The name Kurtis has also been associated with several historical figures, such as Kurt von Schuschnigg, the former Chancellor of Austria, and Kurt Cobain, the American musician and frontman of Nirvana. Throughout history, people named Kurtis have been known for their intelligence, creativity, and determination.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Kurtis has seen a varied trend in popularity over time in the United States.
In the year 1969, there were 5 babies named Kurtis. The popularity of this name saw a slight increase in 1979 with 7 births that year. This number remained consistent in 1983, also registering 7 births. However, by 1986, the popularity of the name Kurtis had dipped slightly to 6 births.
Overall, from 1969 to 1986, a total of 25 babies were named Kurtis in the United States. These statistics highlight how the name's popularity has fluctuated over time but remained relatively stable within this period.