Kieron
Kieron is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little dark-haired one or dark-complexioned.
Origin and history
Kieron is an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Ciarán, derived from the Old Irish word for 'black' or 'dark'. It historically refers to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare given name with steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
730 babies in the United States have been named Kieron since 1880. It ranks #3946 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 204 |
| 2010-2019 | 139 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Kieron
- Kieron Dyer: Professional Soccer Player
- Kieron Pollard: Cricketer
- Kieron Gillen: Comic Book Writer, Journalist
Nicknames
Kier, Ron
Fun facts
- Kieron is an Anglicized spelling of Ciarán, alongside Kieran and Keiran.
- The original Irish form was borne by Saint Ciarán, who founded the famous Clonmacnoise monastery in Ireland.