Boy · #7,268 in 2026

Kerk

Name: Popularity of the name Kerk in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kerk, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,268

Peak Rank

#5,772 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1988

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#5772

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kerk

Kerk first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 5 Kerks were born — ranking #5,772 that year. As of 2026, Kerk ranks #7,268 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Kerks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kerk

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kerk is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kirk
Kurk
Kirch
Kirke
Crc
Kerch
Kirche
Crk
Krk
Crg
Kurg
Krg

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerk

What does the name Kerk mean?

Kerk is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kerk in 2026?

In 2026, Kerk ranks #7,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kerk most popular?

Kerk reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #5,772 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Kerk a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kerk is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kerk?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kerk include Aalon, Aaraon, Allateef. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kerk

Kerk is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Kerk's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #5,772. Use the chart and map above to compare Kerk's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.