Birk Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBerk / /bɜrk/

Old Norse; English

Meaning

birch tree; fortified place

Historical & Cultural Background

In Old Norse, Birk derives from 'birki', meaning 'birch tree', which holds significance in Norse mythology and culture as a symbol of renewal and fertility. In English, it can be linked to 'burh', meaning 'fortified place', reflecting a historical context of safety and strength. The name has been used in various regions, often associated with nature and resilience.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Birch
  • Birkley

International Variants

  • Birke (German)
  • Birk (Scandinavian)

Famous people named Birk

Birk Irwin — American football player.

Birk Aaland — Norwegian politician.

Fictional characters named Birk

Birk — The Last Unicorn.

Sibling Suggestions

BirchBrockBlakeBranBeckBlaineBlaise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Birk was first seen in the United States in 2008. Birk has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Birk has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Birk

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20085
20188
20197
20216