Ciaran
Ciaran is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little dark one or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Ciaran is a traditional masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin meaning 'little dark one' or 'black-haired'. Derived from the Old Irish name Ciarán, it has a long historical presence in Ireland associated with prominent early saints. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used choice for parents seeking a classic Celtic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,198 babies in the United States have been named Ciaran since 1880. It ranks #2754 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1434.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31.3 %)
- CA (27.5 %)
- PA (11.4 %)
- MA (8.1 %)
- NJ (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 303 |
| 2000-2010 | 609 |
| 2010-2019 | 688 |
| 2020-2029 | 503 |
Famous people named Ciaran
- Ciaran Hinds: Actor
Fun facts
- Kieran is the more common anglicized spelling in the United States, though Ciaran retains the traditional Irish orthography.
- Saint Ciarán founded the famous Monastery of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland, in the 6th century.