Kieran
kee-rawn,
keer-in
US Popularity:963
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little dark one, Black-haired
Kieran is a boy’s name of Irish origin and the Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic surname “O’Ciarán” (pronounced o keer-awn). Kieran means “little dark one” or “black-haired.” One popular holder of this name is Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, a famous Christian Bishop who is said to be one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. The name Ciarán is said to have existed in the Irish language for over 1,500 years, a truly timeless moniker! Naming baby Kieran offers a fresh and modern take on a beloved, historical title.
Kieran Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kieran is currently #116 on The Bump
Boy:Kieran is currently #36 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kieran is currently #963 in U.S. births
Boy:Kieran is currently #328 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#963
in 2022
+ 35
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Kieran Family History
Britannica, Saint Ciaran of Clonmacnoise
Forbears, Kieran Surname Definition
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