Kirby
Male name · ↓ Falling
5,675
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kirby
Kirby is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 5,675 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 117 births |
| 1890s | 205 births |
| 1900s | 148 births |
| 1910s | 269 births |
| 1920s | 296 births |
| 1930s | 329 births |
| 1940s | 625 births |
| 1950s | 1,213 births |
| 1960s | 930 births |
| 1970s | 629 births |
| 1980s | 487 births |
| 1990s | 427 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirby?
Kirby has been given to 5,675 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 141 births that year.
Is Kirby a boy or girl name?
Kirby is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Kirby most popular?
Kirby was most popular in 1957, when 141 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kirby?
Kirby first appeared in US records in 1881.