Kieren Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEER-en / /ˈkɪərən/Irish; English
Meaning
little dark one (Irish); son of the dark one (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Kieren is derived from the name Ciarán, which is a diminutive of 'ciar,' meaning dark. In English contexts, it is often associated with the meaning 'son of the dark one,' reflecting a similar theme of darkness.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kieran
- Ciaran
- Kierin
International Variants
- Ciarán (Irish)
- Kieran (Irish)
- Kier (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Kieren
Kieren Perkins — Olympic swimmer.
Fictional characters named Kieren
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kieren was first seen in the United States in 1990. Kieren has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kieren has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kieren (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |