Kirkland
boy nameKirkland entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1045 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1045
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3173 |
| 1920s | #3593 |
| 1930s | #3138 |
| 1940s | #2592 |
| 1950s | #1756 |
| 1960s | #1556 |
| 1970s | #2268 |
| 1980s | #2282 |
| 1990s | #1935 |
| 2000s | #4240 |
| 2010s | #7245 |
| 2020s | #7753 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Kirkland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kirkland alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kirkland in 2025?
- Kirkland is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kirkland most popular?
- Kirkland peaked in 1997, reaching #1045 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kirkland with classmates?
- Kirkland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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