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Kieran
BoyMeaning of Kieran: Irish: 'little dark one'
Kieran is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 394th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 664th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#394
828 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#664
56 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
19,218
First recorded 1918 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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