72,839births recorded
10Countries
1Variants
1968Peak · British Columbia
#2539United States 2025
Kirk is a boy name family recorded 72,839 times in 10 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2539 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1968, at 106.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Kirk
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk | English | 68,264 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2539 | 1962 | ▼ 37 % |
| Kirk | English | 2,885 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1971 | – |
| Kirk | English | 717 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1968 | – |
| Kirk | English | 397 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2002 | – |
| Kirk | English | 278 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1980 | – |
| Kirk | English | 226 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2003 | – |
Questions about Kirk
How popular is the name Kirk?
In 2025 it ranked #2539 in the United States. Official registers record 72,839 births across 10 countries.
When was Kirk most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1968, at 106.9 births per 100,000.
Is Kirk a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kirk is a boy name.