NAME PROFILE
Keir
Derived from the Japanese word meaning talented, fast, or high-performing, and also referring to the hibiscus flower or the legendary Emperor Shun in Chinese; it suggests a person of great dignity, natural brilliance, and a swift, capable mind.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,117 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 40%CA — 20%NJ — 20%PA — 13%IL — 7%
Notable People
Shun Oguri (Actor, Gintama) · Emperor Shun (Ancient Chinese Ruler) · Shun Fujimoto (Gymnast, Olympic Gold Medalist) · Shun Nakamura (Video Game Producer, Samba de Amigo) · Shun Medoruma (Writer, Droplets)
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