Kirkland
Every Kirkland since 1914 — 2,178 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kirkland
Kirkland is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 2,178 American babies have been named Kirkland. Its peak came in 1997, when 122 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kirkland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kirkland 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,066 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,299 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,339 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,899 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,830 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,341 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,540 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,083 | 11 | #7,346 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,555 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,164 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,501 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,463 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,852 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,282 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,362 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,612 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,120 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,439 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,886 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,810 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,352 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,917 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34 | #2,771 |
| 2000 | — | — | 60 | #1,808 |
| 1995 | — | — | 101 | #1,141 |
| 1990 | — | — | 40 | #1,922 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #1,997 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,796 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,590 |
| 1970 | — | — | 30 | #1,566 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,696 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,415 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,711 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,273 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,302 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,277 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kirkland in 2025?
Kirkland did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kirkland?
2,178 babies have been named Kirkland in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kirkland most popular?
Kirkland peaked in 1997, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Kirkland a boy or girl name?
Kirkland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kirkland rising or falling?
Kirkland is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.