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Kirby

Kirby is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Kirby?

Recorded births named Kirby by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	18,495 births
England & Wales since 1996	279 births
Ireland since 1964	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Kirby's popularity over time

Babies named Kirby per year — United States (1881–2025). United States peaked in 1984 (509/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (107/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1990 (3/yr).

When was Kirby popular?

Kirby reached its peak in 1984, when it was the #774 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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