Name meaning & stats
Kirk
Kirk means “church”. 66,853 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Kirks are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“church”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
66,853 US babies were named Kirk between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kirks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Medium · 18 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Medium · 17 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | Medium · 16 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 12 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Kirks show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Kirk has a surprise career: 1.5×
Name twins (peaked around 1962)