Kirkland
Kirkland is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Church land.
Origin and history
Kirkland originates as an Old Norse and Old English habitational surname referring to land owned by or near a church. While historically used as a given name in the United States, it remains relatively uncommon. It gained widespread modern cultural recognition as a prominent private-label brand name.
Popularity in the United States
2,160 babies in the United States have been named Kirkland since 1880. It ranks #2778 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- LA (21.4 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- TN (7.9 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- MS (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 272 |
| 1970-1980 | 196 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 667 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Kirkland
- Kirkland Lang: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Kirk
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old Norse 'kirkja' (church) combined with 'land', originally denoting someone living near church-owned property.
- The name is widely recognized globally due to Costco's private-label brand, Kirkland Signature, named after Kirkland, Washington.