Cieran Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEER-an / /ˈkɪərən/

Irish; English

Meaning

little dark one (Irish); dark-haired (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

Cieran is primarily of Irish origin, derived from the name 'Ciarán,' which is a diminutive of 'ciar,' meaning dark. In Irish culture, names with 'ciar' often reflect physical characteristics, particularly hair color. The English variant may also derive from similar roots, emphasizing the dark-haired aspect. The name has been borne by several saints in Irish history, contributing to its cultural significance.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Kieran
  • Ciaran
  • Kierin

International Variants

  • Ciarán (Irish)
  • Kieran (Irish/English)
  • Ceren (Turkish)

Famous people named Cieran

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Fictional characters named Cieran

Cieran — 'The Last Unicorn'.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cieran was first seen in the United States in 2014. Cieran has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cieran has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cieran

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20146
20208
20216
20245