Kirt
Kirt is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dwell at the church, or short/courteous; variant of Kirk or Curt.
Origin and history
Kirt is a rare masculine given name of English origin, likely derived from a place name, a surname, or as a variant spelling of Curt or Kirk. In the United States, it saw peak usage during the mid-to-late 20th century but is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
3,615 babies in the United States have been named Kirt since 1880. It ranks #2131 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (22.1 %)
- CA (17.4 %)
- LA (10.8 %)
- OH (10.5 %)
- UT (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 20 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 675 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,377 |
| 1970-1980 | 774 |
| 1980-1990 | 398 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Kirt
- Kirt Manwaring: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Kirt frequently functions as a alternative phonetic spelling of the names Curt (from Curtis) or Kirk.
- The name gained modest traction in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s before dropping off modern charts.