boys' name · peaked 1962

Kirt

Every Kirt since 1919 — 3,615 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1967Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Kirt
Peak year
1962
179 babies
All-time total
3,615
since 1919

The story of Kirt

Kirt 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 1919, 3,615 American babies have been named Kirt. Its peak came in 1962, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Kirt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kirt year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008 6 #11,911
2007 11 #7,382
2006 8 #9,201
2005 5 #12,504
2004
2003 8 #8,275
2002
2001 10 #6,734
2000 8 #7,864
1995 18 #3,634
1990 32 #2,242
1985 32 #1,852
1980 53 #1,280
1975 67 #1,005
1970 123 #743
1965 144 #633
1960 110 #736
1955 60 #975
1950 33 #1,266
1945 12 #2,072
1940 8 #2,770
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kirt in 2025?

Kirt 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 Kirt?

3,615 babies have been named Kirt in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kirt most popular?

Kirt peaked in 1962, when 179 newborns received the name.

Is Kirt a boy or girl name?

Kirt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kirt rising or falling?

Kirt has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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