Kyran
Kyran is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little dark one or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Kyran is an Anglicized variant of the traditional Irish name Ciarán. It derives from the Old Irish word for dark or black-haired. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,149 babies in the United States have been named Kyran since 1880. It ranks #2297 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1404.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.8 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- LA (9.3 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 314 |
| 2000-2010 | 819 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,361 |
| 2020-2029 | 534 |
Famous people named Kyran
- Kyran Bracken: Rugby player
Fun facts
- Kyran is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the ancient Gaelic name Ciarán.
- The root word 'ciar' in Old Irish signifies a dark hue or dark hair.