Kirby
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kirby
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Kirby, which is predominantly used as a male first name, can occasionally also be given to women. It has its origin in an English surname that goes back to an ancient Norse place name. The German translation of the name is 'the church settlement' or 'the village with the church'.
What does the name Kirby mean?
Kirby is a name that is mainly used for men, but can also be considered for women. It originates from an English surname that has its roots in an ancient Norse place name. The literal translation into German means 'the church settlement' or 'the village with the church'. The etymological roots of the name can be found in Old Norse, where it is composed of the two elements kirkja for 'church' and by for 'dwelling', 'village', or 'farm'.
Where does the name Kirby come from?
The first name Kirby has Old Norse roots and means 'the church settlement'. The word components come from Old Norse: kirkja stands for 'church' or 'temple', while by stands for 'dwelling', 'village', or 'farm'. The language in which the name is rooted is English.
How do you pronounce Kirby?
Kir-bi
Popularity
In Germany, Kirby is a relatively rare first name and has never appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its highest position in the USA was in 1954, when it ranked 396th. In the last ten years, Kirby has been chosen as a first name about 480 times there, placing it at 1,675th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 870th in the USA.
Nicknames & pet names
Kirbs / Knirbs / Kübi / Kürbis
Famous people
- James Kirby Martin (American historian)
- Kirby (video game character from Nintendo)
- Kirby Atwood (supporting character in Lipstick Jungle)
- Kirby Bliss Blanton (American actress)
- Kirby Burkholder (American basketball player)
- Kirby Criswell (football player from America)
- Kirby Dar Dar (football player from America)
- Kirby Dick (American film director)
- Kirby Dominant (American rapper)
- Kirby Doyle (writer from the USA)
- Kirby Fabien (football player from Canada)
- Kirby Freeman (football player from America)
- Kirby Grant (American actor)
- Kirby Grant (actor from America)
- Kirby Griffin (model from the USA)
- Kirby Heyborne (American actor)
- Kirby Higbe (American baseball player)
- Kirby Hocutt (American football player)
- Kirby Jackson (football player from the USA)
- Kirby Law (ice hockey player from Canada)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kirby
Where does the name Kirby come from?
The name Kirby has its roots in Old Norse and is composed of the components 'kirkja' for 'church' and 'by' for 'village' or 'dwelling'.
What does the first name Kirby mean?
Kirby means 'the church settlement' and refers to a place that has a church or temple at its center.
How popular is the name Kirby?
Kirby is a less common name, but has gained popularity in various countries, especially in the English-speaking world.