NAME PROFILE
Kirkland
Derived from the Welsh word rhiain, meaning maiden. It describes a person with a timeless grace and a vibrant, youthful spirit that brings light and joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,178 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1949 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 38%TX — 22%NC — 16%MS — 12%FL — 12%
Notable People
Rhian Wilkinson (Olympic soccer player and coach) · Rhian Ramos (Award-winning film and television actress) · Rhian Edwards (Acclaimed Welsh poet and author) · Rhian Brewster (Professional Premier League footballer) · Rhian Dodds (Midfield professional soccer player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RhiRee
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