Kieran

Rank 490th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Kieran was 490th most popular baby name for boys and 962nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 646 babies were named Kieran in the United States. The gender distribution for "Kieran" is 95.2% male and 4.8% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,208 babies in the United States were named Kieran. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kieran is around 17 to 19 years old.

The name "Kieran" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Kieran is Kier.

Kieran Meaning & Origin

Kieran is an Irish name which means "little dark one," often evoking connotations of mystery, strength, and charm.

The name Kieran is described as skilled, noble and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Kieran is pronounced kie-ran in English. The name Kieran has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kieran

  • The name Kieran is the anglicized form of the Irish name Ciarán, and it is more common in Ireland than in any other part of the world.

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Geography

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