Kirkland
Pronunciation: [ k-ERKL-uhnd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kirkland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,004 babies have been named Kirkland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirkland is past its peak , currently ranked #10,323 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,323
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kirkland
Kirkland is a boy name .
Is Kirkland a boy or girl name? Kirkland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,323 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,900. Kirkland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kirkland is currently ranked #10,323 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kirkland include Kir, Kirk, Kirky, Kirkie, Kirkl, Kirkly, Kirklie, And, Andy, Andie, Kiy, and Kiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kirkland include Kirk . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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