Kirk Boy

Popularity: #872 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
50%
FL 6
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
188210
18848
18859
18887
18905
18917
189212
18936
18955
18976
18987
19005
190111
190210
19049
190510
19065
19086
190912
191013
191111
191218
191323
191430
191541
191638
191739
191832
191939
192036
192127
192241
192344
192450
192542
192636
192732
192837
192942
193045
193144
193234
193330
193460
193561
193653
193772
193880
1939105
1940131
1941166
1942169
1943209
1944220
1945209
1946248
1947334
1948338
1949731
19501,030
1951999
19521,122
19531,233
19541,375
19551,628
19561,907
19572,183
19582,339
19592,407
19602,448
19612,512
19622,558
19632,480
19642,232
19652,057
19661,839
19671,995
19682,011
19692,074
19701,920
19711,744
19721,350
19731,211
19741,122
19751,001
1976890
1977881
1978716
1979807
1980789
1981717
1982661
1983634
1984691
1985681
1986642
1987724
1988803
1989845
1990699
1991562
1992515
1993418
1994379
1995316
1996303
1997317
1998231
1999221
2000189
2001178
2002161
2003158
2004140
2005141
2006121
2007124
200895
2009111
2010102
201196
201297
2013112
2014104
201592
201680
201795
201870
201976
202067
202167
202255
202352
202452