Kirby

Kirby is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 babies in the United States.

Kirby at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɝbi/

About the name Kirby

Kirby belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kirby first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 18,395 babies since 1880, including 122 in 2024.

Kirby in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Kirby in 2024
122
Total since 1880
18,395

Kirby in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Kirby in 2024
3
Total since 1996
279

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kirby mean?

The meaning of Kirby is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kirby a boy or girl name?

Kirby is a unisex name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kirby?

Kirby comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kirby?

Kirby is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 18,395 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Kirby?

Kirby is pronounced /ˈkɝbi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.