Kirk
girl nameKirk entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #3688 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1952–2025
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rank today
#3688
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4689 |
| 1960s | #5173 |
| 1970s | #6268 |
| 1980s | #8150 |
| 1990s | #11780 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kirk are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kirk alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kirk in 2025?
- Kirk is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kirk most popular?
- Kirk peaked in 1960, reaching #3688 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kirk with classmates?
- Kirk will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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