Courteous or wise counselor
Kurt originated as a German short form of Conrad. It is derived from the Middle High German elements 'kuon', meaning brave or daring, and 'rat', meaning counsel or advice. While it became a standalone name in the 19th century, it is now often associated with mid-century Americana and grunge-era icons.
About 62 boys were named Kurt in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nirvana
American actor known for 'Escape from New York'
Acclaimed author of 'Slaughterhouse-Five'
Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback
The teleporting mutant known as Nightcrawler · X-Men comics
Countertenor student and performer · Glee
Swedish police inspector · Wallander series
Logician, mathematician, and philosopher
NASCAR Cup Series champion
The same feel as Kurt — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
