Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: Ruler of the People, Form of Derek, First of the People
Pronunciation: D ER K
Popularity Rank: #1,614
The name Dirk is of German origin and means Ruler of the People, Form of Derek, First of the People, King of Nations. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dirk is commonly found in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and 73 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D ER K
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Dirk is recorded 41,454 times globally, ranking it as the 1,614th most common name worldwide.
Dirk is most prevalent in Germany, with 21,147 occurrences, making it the 30th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Dirk is found among 1 in every 17 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #30 | 1 : 17 |
| Belgium | #29 | 1 : 38 |
| Netherlands | #127 | 1 : 55 |
| South Africa | #699 | 1 : 772 |
| United States of America | #2,756 | 1 : 1,649 |
| Switzerland | #865 | 1 : 672 |
| United Kingdom | #3,778 | 1 : 2,870 |
| Canada | #3,095 | 1 : 2,566 |
| France | #9,604 | 1 : 12,302 |
| Spain | #5,380 | 1 : 6,211 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dirk from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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D-Man, Dirkster, D-Train, Big D, Dirkulous, Dirktastic, The Dirkmeister, Dizzle, Sir Dirkalot, Duke Dirk
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