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Keir
BoyMeaning of Keir: Scottish Gaelic: 'dark'
Keir is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9422nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9422
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,117
First recorded 1963 · peak 1970
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
94% boys · 6% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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