Kearney Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-nee / /ˈkɑːrni/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Ciarán'; English: 'from the place of the weir'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kearney has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname O'Ceirnin, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán'. It is also associated with English place names, indicating a geographical origin. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kearny
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kearney was first seen in the United States in 1914. Kearney has ranked as high as #906 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kearney has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |