Dirk Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Dirk is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dirk has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dirk' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4256th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1560th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 483rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 543rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1068th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2775th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4349th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dirk' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dirk"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Dirk"

"Dirk" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4256th of 7545 53
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1560th of 6773 368
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 483rd of 7552 4,627
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 543rd of 10718 3,529
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1068th of 16616 1,466
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2775th of 24088 612
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4349th of 23106 280

Regional Popularity of "Dirk" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 100.00%
1261st/1261
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
972nd/972
100.00%
1227th/1227
- 100.00%
1040th/1040
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
347th/347
100.00%
520th/520
100.00%
733rd/733
100.00%
363rd/363
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
407th/407
100.00%
577th/577
100.00%
766th/766
100.00%
491st/491
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
821st/821
100.00%
1706th/1706
100.00%
1506th/1506
100.00%
1137th/1137
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
2576th/2576
- 100.00%
4155th/4155
100.00%
3934th/3934
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3048th/3048
- 100.00%
5080th/5080
100.00%
4731st/4731

Regional Popularity of "Dirk" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Dirk"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Dirk" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.