Curly
Meaning of Curly
Curly is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as KUR-lee (/ˈkɜrli/). Variations of the name include Curl and Curley. In terms of popularity in the United States, Curly has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. In 1977, it appeared 6 times and was ranked 5121. In 1973, it appeared 5 times and was ranked 5099. In 1969, it appeared 6 times and was ranked 3938. The name has also had moments of higher popularity in the mid-1900s, such as in 1957 when it was ranked 11th with 2497 occurrences. Overall, Curly is a unique choice for parents looking for a gender-neutral name that stands out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KUR-lee (/ˈkɜrli/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Curly
- Curley
- Curla
- Curls
- Curlette
- Curli
- Curlyn
- Curlynn
Notable People Named Curly
| Jerome Lester Horwitz, also known as Curly Howard, was a beloved American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the iconic comedy team, the Three Stooges. |
| Curly Lambeau - Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau was a prominent American professional football player and coach, known for founding the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and leading the team to its first NFL championship as a player in 1929. |
| Curly Putman - Claude "Curly" Putman Jr. was an American songwriter. |
| John Ray Sechler, also known as Curly Seckler, was a prominent American bluegrass musician who played with the Foggy Mountain Boys and other notable bluegrass acts during his career. |
| Curly Neal - Frederick "Curly" Neal was a prominent American basketball player known for his time with the Harlem Globetrotters and his distinctive shaved bald head. |
| Curly Ray Cline was an American bluegrass fiddler known for his work with the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers and Ralph Stanley. |
| Arnim LeRoy Fox, also known as Curly Fox, was a renowned American old-time and country fiddler, singer, and musician. |
