Kirk
Male name · ↓ Falling
26,202
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kirk
Kirk is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 26,202 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 79 births |
| 1890s | 70 births |
| 1900s | 116 births |
| 1910s | 46 births |
| 1920s | 24 births |
| 1930s | 190 births |
| 1940s | 1,148 births |
| 1950s | 6,540 births |
| 1960s | 8,824 births |
| 1970s | 4,635 births |
| 1980s | 2,797 births |
| 1990s | 1,532 births |
| 2000s | 201 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirk?
Kirk has been given to 26,202 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 1,019 births that year.
Is Kirk a boy or girl name?
Kirk is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Kirk most popular?
Kirk was most popular in 1962, when 1,019 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kirk?
Kirk first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).