Will my child share the name Kirill with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Kirill per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kirill in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kirill becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kirill is declining: down 242 places since 2019, to #3,255 in 2024. It peaked at #1,186 in 2015.

Is Kirill a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kirill is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kirill a popular baby name in the United States?

Kirill does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kirill

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Kirill is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kirill in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Kirill

Kirill is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 593 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1186 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Kirill is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kirill in their class.