Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Dweller by the Church, Church
Pronunciation: K ER K
Popularity Rank: #6,585
The name Kirk is of Scandinavian origin and means Dweller by the Church, Church. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kirk is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 72 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K ER K
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Kirk is recorded 8,516 times globally, ranking it as the 6,585th most common name worldwide.
Kirk is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,926 occurrences, making it the 934th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Kirk is found among 1 in every 152 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #934 | 1 : 367 |
| United Kingdom | #930 | 1 : 414 |
| Canada | #767 | 1 : 496 |
| Jamaica | #77 | 1 : 152 |
| South Africa | #7,945 | 1 : 15,326 |
| Italy | #13,070 | 1 : 15,767 |
| Philippines | #1,761 | 1 : 3,980 |
| Saudi Arabia | #30,518 | 1 : 47,413 |
| Hong Kong | #4,369 | 1 : 7,315 |
| Germany | #6,199 | 1 : 6,667 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kirk from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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