Dirk
3 countries#4707 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dirk was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,955 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 1954 with 438 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
23 births recorded 1951–1986 · peaked in 1965 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
22 births recorded 1997–2013 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22 births recorded 1997–2013 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dirk’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2578 | — |
| 2007 | #2765 | ↓187 |
| 2008 | #2828 | ↓63 |
| 2009 | #3045 | ↓217 |
| 2010 | #3812 | ↓767 |
| 2011 | #2904 | ↑908 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↓903 |
| 2013 | #3864 | ↓57 |
| 2014 | #3787 | ↑77 |
| 2015 | #4080 | ↓293 |
| 2016 | #4199 | ↓119 |
| 2017 | #3312 | ↑887 |
| 2018 | #5106 | ↓1794 |
| 2019 | #3571 | ↑1535 |
| 2020 | #4020 | ↓449 |
| 2021 | #4936 | ↓916 |
| 2022 | #5019 | ↓83 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↑133 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↓1946 |
| 2025 | #4707 | ↑2125 |
Frequently asked questions about Dirk
Is Dirk a popular name?
Yes — Dirk currently ranks #4707 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dirk more common for boys or girls?
Dirk is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dirk most popular?
Dirk peaked in 1954 in United States, with 438 recorded births that year.
Is Dirk rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dirk’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3728 in 1918 to #4707 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dirk?
At least 11,000 babies have been recorded with the name Dirk across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Dirk popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dirk appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Dirk?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dirk include Devonta, Dmari, Dreyson.
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