Kirkland
Pronunciation: [ k-ERKL-uhnd ]
Kirkland is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,900 in the US, popular nicknames include Kir, Kiy, and Kirie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kirkland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 18 babies have been named Kirkland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirkland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,900 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,900
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Kirkland is also used as a boy name, ranked #10323.
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About the Name Kirkland
Kirkland is a girl name .
Is Kirkland a boy or girl name? Kirkland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,900 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,323. Kirkland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kirkland is currently ranked #30,900 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kirkland include Kir, Kiy, Kirie, and Kirkie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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