Kirkland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kirkland is an Old Norse name meaning 'land of the church', originating from the elements 'kirkja' and 'land'. The name has evolved from Old Norse through Middle English to its modern form. It is associated with traits of strength and community and has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in medieval England and continues to be recognized today.
The name Kirkland is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kirkland 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, 'Kirkland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4432nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3906th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1653rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2104th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1949th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2783rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7476th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kirkland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kirkland"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɜːrk.lənd/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Kirkland is derived from the Old Norse elements 'kirkja' meaning 'church' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'ground'. Thus, it translates to 'land of the church'.
Meaning
land of the church
Language Evolution
Kirkja (Old Norse), Kirkland (Middle English), Kirkland (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Kirkland began to gain popularity as a surname in medieval England, especially in regions where Norse influence was significant, and has since been adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kirk, Kirkly, Kirklandson
Modern Popularity & Image
Kirkland is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with community and spirituality due to its meaning.
Famous People
Kirkland Ellis (American author), Kirkland Signature (Costco's private label)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kirkland"
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 "Kirkland"
"Kirkland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4432nd of 7545 | 47 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3906th of 6773 | 61 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1653rd of 7552 | 424 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2104th of 10718 | 317 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1949th of 16616 | 575 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2783rd of 24088 | 610 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7476th of 23106 | 125 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Kirkland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.37% 1233rd/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
56.68% 1573rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
46.79% 1646th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
30.32% 1575th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.93% 2471st/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
25.28% 1849th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kirkland" 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 "Kirkland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kirkland" 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.