#4402024 rank
2024peak year
15,348babies named Kieran since 1880
▲ +23%5-year trend
Kieran popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Kieran mean?
Anglicized form of Irish Ciaran, a diminutive of ciar, 'dark-haired or dark-eyed.' Borne by early Irish saints, including Ciaran of Clonmacnoise.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Kieran
Same era, same vibe — if you like Kieran, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Kierans
- Kieran Culkin, actor
Spellings & variants
CiaranKierenKyran
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