Kirkland Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKURK-land / /ˈkɜrk.lænd/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: church land; English: from the church on the land
Historical & Cultural Background
Kirkland is derived from the Scottish surname, which refers to land associated with a church. The name has been used as both a given name and a surname. It reflects the historical significance of churches in Scottish communities. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Kirkland has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
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International Variants
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Famous people named Kirkland
Kirkland Ellis is a prominent American law firm known for its corporate law practice.
Kirkland Lake Gold is a Canadian gold mining company recognized for its operations in Australia and Canada.
Fictional characters named Kirkland
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kirkland was first seen in the United States in 1914. Kirkland has ranked as high as #1137 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Kirkland has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kirkland (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 37 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 37 |
| 1962 | 39 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 101 |
| 1996 | 109 |
| 1997 | 122 |
| 1998 | 110 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |