Kirill
From Russian Кири́лл (Kiríll), from Ancient Greek Κύριλλος (Kúrillos).
Every Kirill since 1997 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kirill
Kirill is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,962 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 495 American babies have been named Kirill. Its peak came in 2014, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kirill stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kirill year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,962 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,474 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,019 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,470 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,678 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,264 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,420 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,285 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,153 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,644 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,016 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,458 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,335 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,569 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,180 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,676 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,985 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,193 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,305 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,898 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,586 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,085 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,115 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,236 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,777 |
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Famous people named Kirill
- Kirill Meretskov Military personnel · 1897–1968
- Kirill Moskalenko Military personnel · 1902–1985
- Kirill Kondrashin Politician · 1914–1981
- Kirill of Turov Religious figure · 1130–1182
- Kirill Lavrov Actor · 1925–2007
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kirill mean?
From Russian Кири́лл (Kiríll), from Ancient Greek Κύριλλος (Kúrillos).
How popular is the name Kirill in 2025?
Kirill ranked #4,962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kirill?
495 babies have been named Kirill in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kirill most popular?
Kirill peaked in 2014, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Kirill a boy or girl name?
Kirill is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kirill rising or falling?
Kirill is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kirill?
Well-known people named Kirill include Kirill Meretskov (military personnel), Kirill Moskalenko (military personnel), Kirill Kondrashin (politician).