Total births
3,615
Boys' name · since 1919
Kirt
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 3,615 babies named Kirt, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,615
- total births
- 1919–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
3,615 boys have been named Kirt since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Kirt has 3,615 recorded births among boys since 1919, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2008.
- 3,615 total births
- 1919–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,615 boys have been named Kirt since 1919, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 3,615
- total births
- 1919–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kirt was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
179 babies were named Kirt in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Kirt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kirt splits its recorded history at 1971: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 179 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kirt at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Kirt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2008
- Peak year (1962)
- 179
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Kirt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kirt's strongest decade.
1,377 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kirt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s 136
1940s
136 births
- 1950s
1950s
675 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,377 births
- 1970s
1970s
774 births
- 1980s 398
1980s
398 births
- 1990s 173
1990s
173 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,377 births (38% of all-time use).
How Kirt compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kirt's total volume
Kirt vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kirt by state
Where Kirt concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 315 | 8.7% |
| #2 | California | | 248 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 154 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 150 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Utah | | 126 | 3.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 99 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Texas | | 73 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 66 | 1.8% |
Michigan share of Kirt's total US births 8.7%
Even split
315 of 3,615 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Kirt appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirt? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 3,615 babies named Kirt. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 179 births.
When was Kirt most popular? ▼
Kirt was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,377 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Kirt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kirt are Michigan (315 births), California (248 births), Louisiana (154 births).
How long has the name Kirt been used? ▼
Kirt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 90 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Kirt? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kirk, Kirby, Kiran, Kirkland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kirt's data
- Kirt's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,377 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Kirts (315 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kirt
Nearby Names Like Kirt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kirt
Kirk Boy
#2560 68,067 births
Kirby Boy
#2562 14,532 births
Kiran Boy
#1347 3,165 births
Kirkland Boy
#7818 2,160 births
Kirin Boy
#3139 570 births
Compare Kirt side by side: Kirt vs Kirk Kirt vs Kirby Kirt vs Kiran
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kirt: Baby Name Since 1919 - 3,615 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kirt. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kirt draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.