Dirk

Dirk is a boy's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Dirk at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/dɜːk/

About the name Dirk

Dirk belongs to the German tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dirk first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #341 in 1954, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 10,935 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dirk in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#341 in 1954
Peak year
1954
Babies named Dirk in 2024
12
Total since 1880
10,935

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dirk mean?

The meaning of Dirk is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dirk a boy or girl name?

Dirk is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dirk?

Dirk comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Dirk?

Dirk first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #341 in 1954, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dirk?

Dirk is pronounced /dɜːk/ (IPA).

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