14,953births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1980Peak · Alberta
#3240United States 2025
Kirby is a boy name family recorded 14,953 times in 5 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3240 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1980, at 26.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Kirby
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby | English | 14,532 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3240 | 1957 | ▼ 27 % |
| Kirby | English | 273 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1961 | – |
| Kirby | English | 77 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1960 | – |
| Kirby | English | 54 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1980 | – |
| Kirby | English | 17 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
Questions about Kirby
How popular is the name Kirby?
In 2025 it ranked #3240 in the United States. Official registers record 14,953 births across 5 countries.
When was Kirby most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1980, at 26.9 births per 100,000.
Is Kirby a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kirby is a boy name.