The nameDirk
Dirk is a Dutch short form of Theodoric. It was a top 350 American name in the 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Dutch
Meaning
Dirk comes from Diederik, from the Germanic theud, "people", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Dutch, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Dirk reached 341st place in 1954.
Did you know?
- The German Dirk Nowitzki won the NBA title with Dallas in 2011 and was named Finals MVP.
Famous people named Dirk
- Dirk Bogarde, actor
- Dirk Nowitzki, basketball player
Popularity of the name Dirk
Dirk in the United States
Dirk was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 3,310 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Dirk. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Dirk in the United States were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dirk mean?
Dirk comes from Diederik, from the Germanic theud, "people", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Dirk?
Dutch, from Germanic.
Is Dirk a girl's or a boy's name?
Dirk is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Dirk?
In 2024, Dirk was the 7122nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 12 births.
Who are famous people named Dirk?
Dirk Bogarde, actor; Dirk Nowitzki, basketball player.