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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Village/settlement with a church
- Origin
- Old Norse (English place name/surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KUR-bee
Kirby is a name with roots in Old Norse, originally used as an English place name and surname meaning "village/settlement with a church." It's pronounced KUR-bee, and today it works as a neutral, clean, modern choice for a child of any gender. If you're drawn to names with a straightforward, place-based history rather than an abstract meaning, Kirby fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Kirby
Meaning: Village/settlement with a church.
Origin: Old Norse (English place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kirby
KUR-beeIPA /ˈkɜːrbi/
Popularity of Kirby
Kirby had its moment in 1954, reaching #398 with 326 babies given the name that year, but it's fallen off since then — in 2024 it ranked #2539 with just 70 babies.
Names Like Kirby
These names share Kirby’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Kirby mean?
Village/settlement with a church. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kirby?
Kirby is pronounced KUR-bee (IPA: /ˈkɜːrbi/).
Is Kirby a popular name right now?
Kirby peaked at #398 in 1954 and is ranked #2539 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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