Boy · #3,602 in 2026

Kirke

Kirke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexis Kirke, British composer and filmmaker Álvur Kirke, Faroese politician Basil Wharton Kirke (1893–1958), Australian radio executive David Kirke, English adventurer, colonizer and governor George Kirke, Scottish courtier Gord Kirke, Canadian sports and entertainment lawyer Ian Kirke, English rugby league footballer Jemima Kirke,…

Current Rank
#3,602
Peak Rank
#2,646 (1938)
Total Babies
71
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1934
First Year
1964
Last Year
1938
Peak Year
#2646
Peak Rank
71
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kirke

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kirke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexis Kirke, British composer and filmmaker Álvur Kirke, Faroese politician Basil Wharton Kirke (1893–1958), Australian radio executive David Kirke, English adventurer, colonizer and governor George Kirke, Scottish courtier Gord Kirke, Canadian sports and entertainment lawyer Ian Kirke, English rugby league footballer Jemima Kirke,…

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The Story of Kirke

Kirke first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1938, when 8 Kirkes were born — ranking #2,646 that year. As of 2026, Kirke ranks #3,602 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Kirkes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kirke

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirke

What does the name Kirke mean?
Kirke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alexis Kirke, British composer and filmmaker Álvur Kirke, Faroese politician Basil Wharton Kirke (1893–1958), Australian radio executive David Kirke, English adventurer, colonizer and governor George Kirke, Scottish courtier Gord Kirke, Canadian sports and entertainment lawyer Ian Kirke, English rugby league footballer Jemima Kirke,…
How popular is Kirke in 2026?
In 2026, Kirke ranks #3,602 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kirke most popular?
Kirke reached its peak popularity in 1938, ranking #2,646 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Kirke a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kirke is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kirke?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kirke include Zackie, Jennis, Semmie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kirke

Kirke is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Kirke's peak popularity came in 1938 when it ranked #2,646. Use the chart and map above to compare Kirke'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.