How Many People Are Named Kirt?

Complete statistics for the name Kirt: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kirt
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kirt means 'to conquer' in Sanskrit, making it a rare but powerful choice. Only 1 in 110,612 Americans are named Kirt, with just 2,983 living today. The majority of people named Kirt are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~506
Living in US
1 in 655,038
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To conquer
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating a person who can inspire others and achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,983
Worldwide Bearers
#71,125
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
17
🇶🇦 Qatar
10
🇯🇲 Jamaica
8
🇵🇪 Peru
7
🇨🇳 China
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇷🇺 Russia
5
🇫🇷 France
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,983 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
86
Would be under 30 (2%)
1,878
Would be 30–60 (52%)
1,651
Would be over 60 (46%)

All 3,615 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: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kirt Through the Generations

Kirt has seen steady usage since the early 1900s, peaking in 1962 with 179 births. Today, the name's bearers span three decades, with 86 under 30, 1,878 aged 30-60, and 1,651 over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's been passed down through generations, maintaining its charm and significance among older Americans.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 315
California 248
Louisiana 154
Ohio 150
Utah 126
New York 99
Texas 73
Indiana 66
Illinois 61
Pennsylvania 20

✨ Similar Names to Kirt

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kirt's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kirt

How Many People Have the Name Kirt?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 506 people in the United States currently share the name Kirt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 655,038 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kirt a Common or Rare Name?

Kirt 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.

What Does the Name Kirt Mean?

Kirt means "to conquer" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kirt in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kirt Most Popular?

The name Kirt reached peak popularity in 1962, with 179 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Kirt?

Approximately 506 people named Kirt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 506. That works out to roughly 1 in 655,038 Americans.

Is Kirt a rare name?

Kirt is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 655,038 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kirt mean?

Kirt means "to conquer" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kirt more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kirt are male and 0% are female.

When was Kirt most popular?

Kirt peaked in 1962 with 179 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US506
All-Time Births506
1 in X1 in 655,038
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1962
World Rank#71,125
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.