Kirby
Kirby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɝbi/ · /ˈkɜːbi/
Meaning and origin of Kirby
Root meaning: “church”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Originally Kirkby, from kirk (“church”) + -by (“habitation”), "village with a church".
How popular is Kirby?
Since 1880, 3,963 girls and 14,532 boys in the U.S. have been named Kirby (21% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #526 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #398 in 1954. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kirby
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kirby
Sister and brother names that share Kirby's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kirby FAQ
What does the name Kirby mean?
Kirby traces back to a root meaning "church". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. Originally Kirkby, from kirk (“church”) + -by (“habitation”), "village with a church".
What is the origin of the name Kirby?
Kirby is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kirby?
Since 1880, 3,963 girls and 14,532 boys in the U.S. have been named Kirby (21% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #526 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #398 in 1954. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kirby a boy or girl name?
Kirby is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,963 girls and 14,532 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.