Kiri
Every Kiri since 1963 — 994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiri
Kiri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,023 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 994 American babies have been named Kiri. Its peak came in 1984, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kiri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,023 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,433 | — | — |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,552 | 5 | #13,299 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,752 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,845 | — | — |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,790 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,950 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,913 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,373 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,164 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,593 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,572 | — | — |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,370 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,443 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,994 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,518 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,439 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,587 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,455 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,064 | — | — |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,725 | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,324 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,085 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,071 | — | — |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,288 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,003 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,542 | — | — |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,575 | — | — |
| 1985 | 46 | #2,238 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,777 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,638 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kiri
- Kiri Te Kanawa Singer · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiri in 2025?
Kiri ranked #6,023 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiri?
994 babies have been named Kiri in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiri most popular?
Kiri peaked in 1984, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Kiri a boy or girl name?
Kiri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiri rising or falling?
Kiri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiri?
Well-known people named Kiri include Kiri Te Kanawa (singer).