Kirtland
Pronunciation: [ k-ERTL-uhnd ]
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Kirtland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 7 babies have been named Kirtland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirtland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,997 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,997
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kirtland
Kirtland is a boy name .
Kirtland is currently ranked #12,997 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kirtland include Kir, Kirt, Kirty, Kirtie, Kirtl, Kirtly, Kirtlie, And, Andy, Andie, Kiy, and Kiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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