Kirk Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKirk / /kɜrk/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: church; English: from the church
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kirk is of Scottish origin, derived from the word 'kirk' meaning church. It has been used as a surname and given name since the Middle Ages. In Scotland, it is often associated with the Presbyterian Church. The name has also gained popularity in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Kirk has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kyrk
International Variants
- Kirk (English)
- Kirkko (Finnish)
Famous people named Kirk
Kirk Douglas was an American actor and producer known for his roles in classic films such as 'Spartacus'.
Kirk Cameron is an American actor and television producer, famous for his role in the sitcom 'Growing Pains'.
Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Metallica.
Kirk Herbstreit is a sports analyst and television personality known for his coverage of college football.
Fictional characters named Kirk
Kirk (Star Trek) is the captain of the starship USS Enterprise in the 'Star Trek' franchise.
Kirk (The Simpsons) is a minor character who appears in various episodes of the animated series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kirk was first seen in the United States in 1880. Kirk has ranked as high as #289 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kirk has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kirk (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 | |
FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1882 | 10 |
1884 | 8 |
1885 | 9 |
1888 | 7 |
1890 | 5 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 6 |
1895 | 5 |
1897 | 6 |
1898 | 7 |
1900 | 5 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 10 |
1904 | 9 |
1905 | 10 |
1906 | 5 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 12 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 11 |
1912 | 18 |
1913 | 23 |
1914 | 30 |
1915 | 41 |
1916 | 38 |
1917 | 39 |
1918 | 32 |
1919 | 39 |
1920 | 36 |
1921 | 27 |
1922 | 41 |
1923 | 44 |
1924 | 50 |
1925 | 42 |
1926 | 36 |
1927 | 32 |
1928 | 37 |
1929 | 42 |
1930 | 45 |
1931 | 44 |
1932 | 34 |
1933 | 30 |
1934 | 60 |
1935 | 61 |
1936 | 53 |
1937 | 72 |
1938 | 80 |
1939 | 105 |
1940 | 131 |
1941 | 166 |
1942 | 169 |
1943 | 209 |
1944 | 220 |
1945 | 209 |
1946 | 248 |
1947 | 334 |
1948 | 338 |
1949 | 731 |
1950 | 1,030 |
1951 | 999 |
1952 | 1,122 |
1953 | 1,233 |
1954 | 1,375 |
1955 | 1,628 |
1956 | 1,907 |
1957 | 2,183 |
1958 | 2,339 |
1959 | 2,407 |
1960 | 2,448 |
1961 | 2,512 |
1962 | 2,558 |
1963 | 2,480 |
1964 | 2,232 |
1965 | 2,057 |
1966 | 1,839 |
1967 | 1,995 |
1968 | 2,011 |
1969 | 2,074 |
1970 | 1,920 |
1971 | 1,744 |
1972 | 1,350 |
1973 | 1,211 |
1974 | 1,122 |
1975 | 1,001 |
1976 | 890 |
1977 | 881 |
1978 | 716 |
1979 | 807 |
1980 | 789 |
1981 | 717 |
1982 | 661 |
1983 | 634 |
1984 | 691 |
1985 | 681 |
1986 | 642 |
1987 | 724 |
1988 | 803 |
1989 | 845 |
1990 | 699 |
1991 | 562 |
1992 | 515 |
1993 | 418 |
1994 | 379 |
1995 | 316 |
1996 | 303 |
1997 | 317 |
1998 | 231 |
1999 | 221 |
2000 | 189 |
2001 | 178 |
2002 | 161 |
2003 | 158 |
2004 | 140 |
2005 | 141 |
2006 | 121 |
2007 | 124 |
2008 | 95 |
2009 | 111 |
2010 | 102 |
2011 | 96 |
2012 | 97 |
2013 | 112 |
2014 | 104 |
2015 | 92 |
2016 | 80 |
2017 | 95 |
2018 | 70 |
2019 | 76 |
2020 | 67 |
2021 | 67 |
2022 | 55 |
2023 | 52 |
2024 | 52 |