Kier Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEER / /kɪər/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: dark; Scottish: dark-haired
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kier has roots in both Irish and Scottish cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the word 'ciar', meaning dark or black. The name has been used historically in various forms and has connections to Gaelic heritage.
Trend Summary
The name Kier has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kier
- Kiernan
International Variants
- Ciar (Irish)
- Kieran (Irish)
Famous people named Kier
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kier was first seen in the United States in 1963. Kier has ranked as high as #1228 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kier has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kier (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |