Keiran Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEER-an / /ˈkɪərən/Irish; Scottish; English
Meaning
little dark one (Irish); dusky (Scottish); dark-haired (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish culture, Keiran is derived from 'Ciarán,' a diminutive of 'ciar,' meaning dark or black, often associated with the early Irish saints. The Scottish variant also stems from the same roots, emphasizing the connection to the color dark. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a modern name reflecting similar meanings.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kieran
- Ciaran
- Kierin
International Variants
- Ciarán (Irish)
- Kieran (Irish)
- Kieran (Scottish)
Famous people named Keiran
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Fictional characters named Keiran
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keiran was first seen in the United States in 1989. Keiran has ranked as high as #1283 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Keiran has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keiran (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 19 |