How Many People Are Named Kirk?

68,217

people in the United States are named Kirk

1 in 4,910 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#897

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0204%

Of US population

Peak Year

1962

2,558 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KURK
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English and Scottish surname meaning "church" from Old Norse kirkja, ultimately from Greek. A famous bearer was American actor Kirk Douglas (1916-), whose birth name was Issur Danielovitch.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.2 years old

Young (<30) 4,402
6.5%
Adult (30–60) 33,374
48.9%
Senior (>60) 30,441
44.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 8,260
Michigan 4,749
Texas 3,813
New York 3,646
Illinois 3,384
Pennsylvania 3,260
Ohio 2,981
Louisiana 2,125
Iowa 2,120
Indiana 1,841

💡 Fun Facts About "Kirk"

  • 52 babies were named Kirk in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1962
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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