Dirk
- Pronunciation
- [Dirk]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- People's Ruler Wealthy. Variant Of Derek And Dietrich.
- Origin
- German
Dirk Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10,935 baby boys have been named Dirk. The name peaked in 1954 with 438 US births that year (rank #341). In 2024, ranked #6912 nationally — 6,571 places below its 1954 peak.
Top States for Dirk
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dirk births are: California (1,173), Illinois (711), Ohio (565).
Other German-Origin Names Like Dirk
If you like Dirk's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dirk's exact length and starting letter: Dabi, Dace, Dack, Dada, Daeg.
Quick Facts About Dirk
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dierck | People's Ruler | Male | German |
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Compare Dirk to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dirk against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).