Kirk
boy name#2539 in 2025Kirk entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #138 in 1962, ranks #2539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2539
rank today
#138
peak (1962)
52
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #715 |
| 1890s | #881 |
| 1900s | #950 |
| 1910s | #1047 |
| 1920s | #1161 |
| 1930s | #873 |
| 1940s | #408 |
| 1950s | #177 |
| 1960s | #145 |
| 1970s | #210 |
| 1980s | #295 |
| 1990s | #540 |
| 2000s | #1180 |
| 2010s | #1696 |
| 2020s | #2393 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kirk has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 55,500 people named Kirk are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kirk alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 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 ranks #2539 among US boy names in 2025, with 52 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kirk most popular?
- Kirk peaked in 1962, reaching #138 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kirk with classmates?
- Kirk will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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