Kirby
Gender-neutral name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningchurch settlement · English
- US rank
- #2,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #526 in 1984
65 babies were named Kirby in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,090 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kirby you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,752 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kirby, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kirby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKirby first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #526. Today it's #2,645, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKirby has climbed 1,090 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,645. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKirby is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #731. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlKirby is given to both boys and girls: 64% of the 101 babies named Kirby in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Kirby means “church settlement”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Kirby
Kirby is a gender-neutral name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “church settlement”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-rby”. US birth records list Kirby for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 90 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #526 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,645, with 65 babies. Of the 101 US babies named Kirby in 2025, 64% were girls and 36% were boys.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 405,405 girls |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 girls |
| 1930s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
| 1940s | 7.0 | 143,266 girls |
| 1950s | 6.2 | 160,514 girls |
| 1960s | 5.9 | 170,358 girls |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 180,832 girls |
| 1980s | 85 | 11,759 girls |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,284 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,800 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,465 girls |
| 2020s | 36 | 27,574 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 58 | 17,385 boys |
| 1890s | 81 | 12,274 boys |
| 1900s | 64 | 15,610 boys |
| 1910s | 62 | 16,059 boys |
| 1920s | 56 | 17,759 boys |
| 1930s | 69 | 14,484 boys |
| 1940s | 100 | 10,026 boys |
| 1950s | 148 | 6,752 boys |
| 1960s | 121 | 8,277 boys |
| 1970s | 96 | 10,412 boys |
| 1980s | 72 | 13,866 boys |
| 1990s | 72 | 13,895 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,422 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,888 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,363 boys |
Other spellings of Kirby
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Kirby
What does the name Kirby mean?
Kirby means “church settlement” in English.
What is the origin of the name Kirby?
Kirby has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Kirby a boy or girl name?
Both. Kirby is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 64% of US babies named Kirby were girls.
How popular is the name Kirby?
Kirby ranked #2,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#526).