Curlee is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the occupational surname Curry, which was originally given to those who worked as cooks or made sauces for a living. The name is likely to have evolved over time, as surnames often did, and may now be considered more of a given name rather than an occupational one. It is not widely recognized in popular culture and thus does not have any significant associations with celebrities or historical figures. As it is not a traditional or well-established name, there is no significant history behind the name Curlee itself.
"Curlee saw its peak popularity during the early 1920s, with at least five babies named Curlee each year from 1920 to 1922. However, it declined thereafter until a slight resurgence in the late 1920s and early 1930s."