Kirk
Peaked at #138 nationally in 1963, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Kirk has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Kirk — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3808
in 1960
Last ranked
#12642
in 1993
Years tracked
25
1952–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1952, Kirk reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #3808 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Kirk hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1993, when it stood at #12642.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #12,642 | 6 |
| 1988 | #9,797 | 7 |
| 1987 | #9,291 | 7 |
| 1986 | #9,033 | 7 |
| 1983 | #8,499 | 7 |
| 1982 | #7,183 | 9 |
| 1980 | #7,758 | 8 |
| 1978 | #7,296 | 8 |
Kirk — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#138
in 1963
Current rank
#2579
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Kirk reached its peak popularity for boys in 1963, ranking #138 nationally with 2,480 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1543 (2014) to #2579 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Kirk ranks #2579 nationally for boys, with 52 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,579 | 52 |
| 2023 | #2,564 | 52 |
| 2022 | #2,505 | 55 |
| 2021 | #2,147 | 67 |
| 2020 | #2,104 | 67 |
| 2019 | #1,945 | 76 |
| 2018 | #2,059 | 70 |
| 2017 | #1,673 | 95 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kirk most popular?
Kirk was most popular in 1963, when it ranked #138 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kirk becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kirk?
At least 68,217 babies have been recorded with the name Kirk in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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