Kirby Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKER-bee / /ˈkɜːr.bi/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: from the village by the church; Scottish: from the church settlement
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kirby has roots in Old Norse, derived from 'kirkja' meaning church and 'by' meaning settlement. It was originally a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name has been used in various regions, particularly in England and Scotland, reflecting a connection to local geography and community.
Trend Summary
The name Kirby has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kirbie
- Kyrby
International Variants
- Kirby (English)
- Kirbi (German)
Famous people named Kirby
Kirby Puckett was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Minnesota Twins and his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kirby Howell-Baptiste is a British actress recognized for her roles in various television series and films.
Kirby Dick is an American documentary filmmaker known for his work on social issues and advocacy.
Kirby Morrow was a Canadian actor and voice actor known for his roles in animated series and video games.
Fictional characters named Kirby
Kirby is a character from the Nintendo video game franchise, known for his ability to inhale enemies and gain their powers.
Kirby O'Connor is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kirby was first seen in the United States in 1881. Kirby has ranked as high as #774 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in Louisiana, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kirby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kirby (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
MN | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 5 |
1882 | 6 |
1883 | 8 |
1885 | 14 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 7 |
1888 | 6 |
1890 | 12 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 10 |
1893 | 9 |
1894 | 8 |
1895 | 8 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 13 |
1898 | 9 |
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 13 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 8 |
1903 | 5 |
1904 | 7 |
1905 | 8 |
1906 | 5 |
1907 | 12 |
1908 | 9 |
1909 | 13 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 18 |
1912 | 25 |
1913 | 30 |
1914 | 38 |
1915 | 59 |
1916 | 55 |
1917 | 59 |
1918 | 52 |
1919 | 54 |
1920 | 60 |
1921 | 58 |
1922 | 62 |
1923 | 61 |
1924 | 71 |
1925 | 48 |
1926 | 77 |
1927 | 53 |
1928 | 59 |
1929 | 71 |
1930 | 66 |
1931 | 51 |
1932 | 64 |
1933 | 59 |
1934 | 74 |
1935 | 68 |
1936 | 82 |
1937 | 97 |
1938 | 74 |
1939 | 96 |
1940 | 102 |
1941 | 120 |
1942 | 136 |
1943 | 139 |
1944 | 110 |
1945 | 106 |
1946 | 191 |
1947 | 209 |
1948 | 199 |
1949 | 197 |
1950 | 226 |
1951 | 247 |
1952 | 265 |
1953 | 288 |
1954 | 326 |
1955 | 271 |
1956 | 343 |
1957 | 358 |
1958 | 342 |
1959 | 343 |
1960 | 346 |
1961 | 290 |
1962 | 277 |
1963 | 253 |
1964 | 230 |
1965 | 212 |
1966 | 188 |
1967 | 192 |
1968 | 191 |
1969 | 173 |
1970 | 148 |
1971 | 290 |
1972 | 266 |
1973 | 151 |
1974 | 146 |
1975 | 145 |
1976 | 118 |
1977 | 129 |
1978 | 89 |
1979 | 107 |
1980 | 104 |
1981 | 111 |
1982 | 78 |
1983 | 147 |
1984 | 142 |
1985 | 127 |
1986 | 130 |
1987 | 117 |
1988 | 186 |
1989 | 196 |
1990 | 167 |
1991 | 177 |
1992 | 194 |
1993 | 173 |
1994 | 136 |
1995 | 129 |
1996 | 131 |
1997 | 115 |
1998 | 100 |
1999 | 86 |
2000 | 73 |
2001 | 82 |
2002 | 64 |
2003 | 54 |
2004 | 60 |
2005 | 50 |
2006 | 53 |
2007 | 64 |
2008 | 49 |
2009 | 47 |
2010 | 50 |
2011 | 51 |
2012 | 48 |
2013 | 44 |
2014 | 40 |
2015 | 55 |
2016 | 44 |
2017 | 45 |
2018 | 51 |
2019 | 43 |
2020 | 52 |
2021 | 39 |
2022 | 44 |
2023 | 47 |
2024 | 52 |