Holding steady.
Popularity of Kirt since 1919
Babies named Kirt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 675 |
| 1960s | 1,377 |
| 1970s | 774 |
| 1980s | 398 |
| 1990s | 173 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kirt is a rare American given name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1919 and reached its highest usage in 1967. While it has never been widely common, it has maintained a stable presence over the decades, with a trajectory measured as steady rather than rising or falling. The name shares phonetic similarity with more established forms like Kurt and Curt, which have deeper etymological roots in German and Old French. For families seeking an uncommon alternative to those names, Kirt offers a streamlined spelling and a straightforward pronunciation. The name has not shown significant revival in recent years and remains a niche choice.
Kirt is primarily a modern English variant of Kurt, itself a German short form of Conrad, meaning 'bold counsel.' It may also be a respelling of Curt, a diminutive of Curtis, which derives from Old French curteis, meaning 'courteous.' The name saw modest use in the United States from the 1910s, peaking in the 1960s, and remains a less common alternative to its source forms.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kirt
Names that share Kirt's style, for a brother or sister.
