Kyran Unisex

Popularity: #845 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEER-an / /ˈkɪərən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'little dark one'; Gaelic: 'descendant of Ciarán'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kyran is derived from the Irish name Ciarán, which means 'little dark one'. The name has historical significance in Ireland, often associated with Saint Ciarán, one of the early Irish saints. It reflects a common naming tradition in Gaelic culture, where names often denote physical characteristics or lineage. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries over the years.

Trend Summary

Kyran has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kieran
  • Ciaran

International Variants

  • Ciarán (Irish)
  • Kieran (Irish)

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Fictional characters named Kyran

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kyran was first seen in the United States in 1933. Kyran has ranked as high as #1192 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Louisiana, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kyran has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kyran (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 9
33%
FL 7
26%
GA 6
22%
TN 5
19%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19336
19486
19575
19585
19595
19605
19616
19626
19665
19735
19766
19806
19826
19835
19846
19856
19868
19877
19886
198911
199012
199118
199224
199318
199423
199526
199643
199743
199848
199959
200060
200170
200258
200370
200470
200592
200691
200786
2008108
2009114
2010152
2011177
2012189
2013154
2014122
2015108
2016129
2017127
201899
2019104
202091
202197
202290
2023109
202479