How Many People Are Named Dirk?
Complete statistics for the name Dirk: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dirk, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 37,141 Americans bearing it today. That's just 8,885 people in the US! Interestingly, nearly half of those named Dirk are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 10,935 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dirk Through the Generations
Born in the mid-20th century, Dirk reached its peak popularity in 1954 with 438 births. Today, the name has a notable age skew, with 49% of people named Dirk being over 60. This makes Dirk predominantly an older generation's name, with 892 individuals under 30 and 4,692 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dirk's German roots
📄 About the Name Dirk
How Many People Have the Name Dirk?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 573 people in the United States currently share the name Dirk. That works out to roughly 1 in every 578,446 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dirk a Common or Rare Name?
Dirk is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dirk in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dirk Most Popular?
The name Dirk reached peak popularity in 1954, with 438 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dirk?
Approximately 573 people named Dirk live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 573. That works out to roughly 1 in 578,446 Americans.
Is Dirk a rare name?
Dirk is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 578,446 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dirk mean?
The meaning and origin of Dirk are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Dirk more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dirk are male and 0% are female.
When was Dirk most popular?
Dirk peaked in 1954 with 438 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.