Kirk
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bright, clear, intelligent
Origin: Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #2551 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kirah, meaning bright, clear, intelligent.
Similar names: kirah, kiree, kirra, kaiir, kaira, kairah, kairee, kairi
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kirk? About 1 in 64,010 babies born in 2025 were named Kirk, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kirk
What does the name Kirk mean?
Kirk means “Bright, clear, intelligent” from Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Kirk?
Kirk has Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, clear, intelligent”.
How popular is Kirk?
Kirk ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Kirk most popular?
Kirk peaked in 1962 with 2,558 babies registered that year.
Is Kirk a boy or girl name?
Kirk is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kirks in registered births are male.
Is the name Kirk rising or falling in popularity?
Kirk has fallen 444 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2095 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Kirk been recorded?
Kirk appears in birth records across 136 years — from 1880 through 2025.