Kirby
boy name#3240 in 2025Kirby entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #396 in 1954, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#3240
rank today
#396
peak (1954)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #736 |
| 1890s | #721 |
| 1900s | #914 |
| 1910s | #858 |
| 1920s | #862 |
| 1930s | #726 |
| 1940s | #522 |
| 1950s | #424 |
| 1960s | #516 |
| 1970s | #690 |
| 1980s | #800 |
| 1990s | #969 |
| 2000s | #2090 |
| 2010s | #2616 |
| 2020s | #2825 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kirby has been most popular in Texas, California, Minnesota.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Kirby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kirby alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kirby in 2025?
- Kirby ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kirby most popular?
- Kirby peaked in 1954, reaching #396 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kirby with classmates?
- Kirby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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