Kirby
k(i)-rby,
kir-by
US Popularity:3530
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):Scandinavian, British, Irish
Meaning:Settlement by a church, church village; Cottage by the water
Kirby is a gender-neutral name that works well for both baby boys and girls. This cool "K" name has Norse and Scandinavian roots, with English and Irish heritage too, and it means "settlement by a church," " church village," or "cottage by the water." Inspired by place and faith, Kirby has rich historical roots while also featuring a modern sound and feel, in no small part thanks to the cool K and Y spelling. Another fact that makes this unisex name appealing is that it ticks the box for the surname-as-first-name trend!
Famous People Named Kirby
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jack KirbyArtist, Author
- Kirby PuckettBaseball Player
How Popular Is The Name Kirby?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kirby is currently #1658 on The Bump
Boy:Kirby is currently #916 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kirby is currently #1178 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kirby is currently #3530 in U.S. births
Boy:Kirby is currently #2742 in U.S. births
Girl:Kirby is currently #3029 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3029
in 2023
- 260
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 190
Ancestry, Kirby
House of Names, Kirby History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Kirby, May 2020
Behind the Name, Kirby, February 2019
Name Doctor, Kirby
Surname DB, Last name: Kirby
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