Keiran
Keiran is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little dark one, dark-haired, or black-haired.
Origin and history
Keiran is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciarán, derived from the Gaelic word for dark or black-haired. It has been used steadily as a modern variant spelling in the United States, though Kieran remains the more common form. It offers a classic Celtic heritage with a soft, contemporary sound.
Popularity in the United States
1,043 babies in the United States have been named Keiran since 1880. It ranks #3642 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1807.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.1 %)
- NY (15.7 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- PA (13 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 359 |
| 2010-2019 | 427 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Famous people named Keiran
- Keiran Lee: actor, director
Nicknames
Keir
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish word 'cíar', which means dark or black.
- Keiran is an alternative spelling of Kieran, which is the more traditional Anglicization of Ciarán.