Kirk
How to say it: KURK · /ˈkɜrk/
From Old Norse 'kirkja' meaning church; common as a Scottish surname and given name.
Kirk was the 2,002nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 52 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,431 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,002 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 52 |
| Share of births | 1 in 63,756 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,431 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kirk peaked in the 1960s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kirk is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Kirk
- Kirk Douglas (1916–2020)American actor
- Kirk Hammett (born 1962)American guitarist
- Kirk Cameron (born 1970)American actor
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