Kirk
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Church; Church Dweller
Background: The name Kirk originates from the Scottish word for 'church,' which itself derives from the Old Norse 'kirkja,' also meaning 'church.' This name historically referred to individuals who lived near a church or were associated with a church.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#410
Total births
68,217
Most popular decade
1960s
(66,831 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,010 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 2,558
- Peak rank
- #138
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 52
- Recent rank
- #2,546
Female
- First year
- 1952
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #4,123
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #4,247
- Most recent year
- 1993
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #11,780
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).