Keir
Keir is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Dark, dusky, or dark-complexioned.
Origin and history
Keir is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, derived from a surname or place name meaning dark or dusky. Though relatively rare in the United States, it has maintained a steady, subtle presence throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It offers a distinct, single-syllable alternative to more common names like Kieran.
Popularity in the United States
1,053 babies in the United States have been named Keir since 1880. It ranks #3632 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- NY (41.5 %)
- CA (20.2 %)
- NJ (17 %)
- PA (10.6 %)
- IL (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 131 |
| 1970-1980 | 273 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 133 |
| 2010-2019 | 120 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Keir
- Keir Dullea: Actor
- Keir Starmer: Prime Minister, Politician
- Keir O'Donnell: Actor
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from a Scottish place name and surname derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar'.