Settlement with a church
Derived from Old Norse elements 'kirkja' (church) and 'byr' (settlement). It originally served as an English surname for families living near a village church. While historically more common for boys, it gained unisex appeal in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Kirby isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #743 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pink spherical hero of video games · Kirby's Dream Land
Hall of Fame baseball player
College football coach and former player
British actress
Actor known for Sky King
