Total births
213
Boys' name · since 1956
Kurk
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 213 babies named Kurk, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 213
- total births
- 1956–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
213 boys have been named Kurk since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kurk has been recorded 213 times among boys since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 1990.
- 213 total births
- 1956–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
213 boys have been named Kurk since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 213
- total births
- 1956–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Kurk was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
13 babies were named Kurk in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Kurk's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kurk splits its recorded history at 1969: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kurk at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Kurk popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1990
- Peak year (1961)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kurk by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kurk's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Kurk births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s
1960s
95 births
- 1970s
1970s
67 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 95 births (45% of all-time use).
Kurk by state
Where Kurk concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Kurk's total US births 2.3%
5 of 213 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kurk? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 213 babies named Kurk. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 13 births.
When was Kurk most popular? ▼
Kurk was most popular in the 1960s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Kurk most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kurk are California (5 births).
How long has the name Kurk been used? ▼
Kurk has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 35 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Kurk? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kurt, Kurtis, Kurtiss, Kuron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kurk's data
- Kurk's decade-level peak was the 1960s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kurks (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kurk
Nearby Names Like Kurk
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kurk
Kurt Boy
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Kurtis Boy
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Kurtiss Boy
245 births
Kuron Boy
156 births
Kuran Boy
#12955 72 births
Compare Kurk side by side: Kurk vs Kurt Kurk vs Kurtis Kurk vs Kurtiss
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, 1956–1990 (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. "Kurk: Baby Name Since 1956 - 213 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kurk. 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 Kurk 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.