Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Kirk
Endangered
Down 98% from peak
Peak era
1962
Peak births
2,560
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Kirk
How many people are named Kirk?
An estimated 52,959 living Americans are named Kirk.
How rare is Kirk?
Kirk is uncommon among babies today, with 52 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Kirk?
The median age of a living American named Kirk is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 65 years old.
Is Kirk still popular?
No. Kirk is endangered as a baby name, down 98% from its 1962 peak with 52 births in 2025.
Where is Kirk most common?
Kirk has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 4.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
98%
2025
52
All-time
68,067