Kirk
5 countries#2539 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kirk was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
68,264 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2539 · peaked in 1962 with 2,560 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, Texas, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
695 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 2002 with 56 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
412 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2002 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
263 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1985 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
20 births recorded 1997–2004 · peaked in 2000 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 1956–2003 · peaked in 1963 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kirk’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1345 | — |
| 2007 | #1350 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #1633 | ↓283 |
| 2009 | #1497 | ↑136 |
| 2010 | #1558 | ↓61 |
| 2011 | #1601 | ↓43 |
| 2012 | #1602 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #1468 | ↑134 |
| 2014 | #1536 | ↓68 |
| 2015 | #1691 | ↓155 |
| 2016 | #1863 | ↓172 |
| 2017 | #1661 | ↑202 |
| 2018 | #2046 | ↓385 |
| 2019 | #1938 | ↑108 |
| 2020 | #2094 | ↓156 |
| 2021 | #2134 | ↓40 |
| 2022 | #2493 | ↓359 |
| 2023 | #2541 | ↓48 |
| 2024 | #2559 | ↓18 |
| 2025 | #2539 | ↑20 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirk
Is Kirk a popular name?
Yes — Kirk currently ranks #2539 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kirk more common for boys or girls?
Kirk is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kirk most popular?
Kirk peaked in 1962 in United States, with 2,560 recorded births that year.
Is Kirk rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kirk’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #2539 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kirk?
At least 68,975 babies have been recorded with the name Kirk across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kirk popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kirk appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kirk?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kirk include Kasiah, Koleson, Konnor.
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