Kirk Name Popularity and Statistics
Kirk is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kirk?
Kirk is spelled K-I-R-K. The name has 4 letters.
Kirk Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,539
Recorded Births52
- Boys usage rose 20 places to #2,539 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kirk Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 52 | #2,539 |
| 2024 | Boys | 52 | #2,559 |
| 2023 | Boys | 52 | #2,541 |
| 2022 | Boys | 55 | #2,493 |
| 2021 | Boys | 67 | #2,134 |
| 2020 | Boys | 67 | #2,094 |
| 2019 | Boys | 76 | #1,938 |
| 2018 | Boys | 70 | #2,046 |
| 2017 | Boys | 95 | #1,661 |
| 2016 | Boys | 80 | #1,863 |
| 2015 | Boys | 92 | #1,691 |
| 2014 | Boys | 104 | #1,536 |
| 2013 | Boys | 112 | #1,468 |
| 2012 | Boys | 97 | #1,602 |
| 2011 | Boys | 96 | #1,601 |
| 2010 | Boys | 102 | #1,558 |
| 2009 | Boys | 111 | #1,497 |
| 2008 | Boys | 95 | #1,633 |
| 2007 | Boys | 124 | #1,350 |
| 2006 | Boys | 121 | #1,345 |
| 2005 | Boys | 141 | #1,143 |
| 2004 | Boys | 140 | #1,128 |
| 2003 | Boys | 158 | #1,001 |
| 2002 | Boys | 161 | #976 |
When Was Kirk Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1962 · Boys
2,560 recorded births
National rank #138
1961 · Boys
2,513 recorded births
National rank #140
1963 · Boys
2,476 recorded births
National rank #139
1960 · Boys
2,447 recorded births
National rank #142
Where Kirk Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |