Kirby
3 countries#3240 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kirby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
18,495 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 1984 with 509 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
279 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1996 with 107 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
276 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1996 with 107 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kirby’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2348 | — |
| 2007 | #2117 | ↑231 |
| 2008 | #2542 | ↓425 |
| 2009 | #2623 | ↓81 |
| 2010 | #2467 | ↑156 |
| 2011 | #2437 | ↑30 |
| 2012 | #2551 | ↓114 |
| 2013 | #2668 | ↓117 |
| 2014 | #2885 | ↓217 |
| 2015 | #2355 | ↑530 |
| 2016 | #2726 | ↓371 |
| 2017 | #2715 | ↑11 |
| 2018 | #2507 | ↑208 |
| 2019 | #2851 | ↓344 |
| 2020 | #2467 | ↑384 |
| 2021 | #3074 | ↓607 |
| 2022 | #2873 | ↑201 |
| 2023 | #2737 | ↑136 |
| 2024 | #2559 | ↑178 |
| 2025 | #3240 | ↓681 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirby
Is Kirby a popular name?
Yes — Kirby currently ranks #3240 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kirby more common for boys or girls?
Kirby is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kirby most popular?
Kirby peaked in 1984 in United States, with 509 recorded births that year.
Is Kirby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kirby’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #866 in 1881 to #3240 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kirby?
At least 18,774 babies have been recorded with the name Kirby across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kirby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kirby appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kirby?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kirby include Keandre, Ken, Kofi, Lawton.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kirby in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.