Kirk
Pronunciation: [ k-ERK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kirk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 197 babies have been named Kirk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,395 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,395
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Greek (katharos) origin
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About the Name Kirk
Kirk is a girl name .
Is Kirk a boy or girl name? Kirk is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,395 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,573. Kirk is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kirk is currently ranked #36,395 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kirk include Kira, Kirby, Kirsten, Kirra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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