Kieran

Kieran is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 713 boys in the United States.

Kieran at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kieran

Kieran belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kieran first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #440 in 2024, and in 2024 713 babies received the name — 16,788 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kieran in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#440 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Kieran in 2024
713
Total since 1880
16,788

Kieran in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#26 in 1996
Babies named Kieran in 2025
57
Total since 1996
30,486

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kieran mean?

The meaning of Kieran is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kieran a boy or girl name?

Kieran is a boy name. In 2024, 713 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kieran?

Kieran comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kieran?

Kieran first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #440 in 2024, and 713 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].