Kiernan
ki(er)-nan
US Popularity:6160
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Lord, master; Dark; Little
Kiernan is a boy’s name of Irish origin. Traditionally used as a surname, Kiernan means “lord” or “master.” The name is an adaptation of the Anglicized MacKiernan, which comes from the Gaelic last name Mac Thighearnáin. In medieval times, the Kiernan clan lived throughout the west of Ireland, where the name still lives on to the present day. As a modern first name, Kiernan can also mean “dark” or “little,” which comes from the Irish Kieran or Ciaran. Depending on your preferences, a name like Kiernan allows you to honor your ancestral roots or highlight baby’s natural features at the same time.
Kiernan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kiernan is currently #1956 on The Bump
Boy:Kiernan is currently #585 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kiernan is currently #6160 in U.S. births
Boy:Kiernan is currently #2107 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6160
in 2022
- 1042
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 367, 450
House of Names, Kiernan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Surname DB, Last name: Kiernan
Ancestry, Kiernan Family History
House of Names, Kieran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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