The baby name Kirk is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kɝk/ (US), /kɜːk/ (UK); respelling: KURK.
The baby name Kirk is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kɝk/ (US), /kɜːk/ (UK); respelling: KURK.
Kirk is in Origin.
Kirk is the Scots and Northern English word for “church,” adopted as a given name. It stems from Old Norse kirkja, cognate with Dutch kerk and German Kirche, and ultimately from Greek kyriakon “(house) of the Lord.” As a surname, it denoted someone who lived near or worked for the church, a habitational or occupational label.
Used as a first name from the 19th century, Kirk gained broad visibility in the mid-20th century Anglophone world - propelled by actor Kirk Douglas and Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk - before receding to rarer status today. Variants and cognates include Kirke, Kyrk (Scandinavian), and Kerk (Dutch); related surnames and elaborations are Kirkland, Kirkman, Kirkwood, and Kirkby. The name’s meaning remains clear and sturdy: “church” or “dweller by the church,” with a brisk, no-nonsense sound.
| Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas was an American actor best known for his role in the film 'Spartacus'. He also starred in 'Paths of Glory' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'. Born in 1916, he became one of Hollywood's leading men during the mid-20th century. | Kirk Cameron Kirk Cameron is an actor from the United States, best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the popular TV show Growing Pains. Born in 1970, he became a teen heartthrob during the 1980s. In addition to acting, he is also known for his work in Christian-themed films like Fireproof. | Kirk Acevedo Kirk Acevedo is an American actor best known for his role as Miguel Alvarez in the TV series 'Oz'. He also appeared in 'Band of Brothers' and 'Fringe', showcasing his versatility across different genres. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 1988 | #1 | — | 339 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| JM | 0 | #36 | 53 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #49 | 484 | 6,876 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #104 | 7 | 5,607 | |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #161 | 5 | 5,526 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2011 | #181 | 2 | 1,347 |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #228 | 7 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #246 | 3 | 5,396 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #250 | 7 | 7,111 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #258 | 12 | 11,010 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 2 | 6,578 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #300 | 20 | 9,639 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #300 | 4 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #304 | 6 | 2,601 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #322 | 24 | 8,138 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #330 | 54 | 11,440 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| HK | 0 | #350 | 8 | 8,483 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| France | Boys | 2003 | #395 | 3 | 2,466 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #411 | 3 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #427 | 21 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #451 | 37 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #478 | 50 | 12,905 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #494 | 12 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #499 | 7 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #555 | 7 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #619 | 4 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #661 | 37 | 17,960 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #692 | 9 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #695 | 13 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #699 | 16 | 4,183 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #759 | 11 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #779 | 7 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #841 | 52 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #860 | 19 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #905 | 48 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #906 | 15 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #918 | 13 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #919 | 7 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,025 | 9 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,050 | 129 | 25,619 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,071 | 22 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,073 | 39 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,414 | 58 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,557 | 58 | 28,008 |
Kirk is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:
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