NAME PROFILE
Kieran
Kieran is an Irish name meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired'. It has a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with a charming and thoughtful personality, evoking images of someone who is both introspective and creative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 19,218 |
| Gender | Male (77% / 23%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1931 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%CA — 21%PA — 19%NJ — 17%TX — 15%
Notable People
Kieran Culkin (Actor, *Succession*) · Kieran Trippier (Footballer, England national team) · Kieran Gibbs (Footballer, Arsenal FC) · Kieran Read (Rugby player, New Zealand national team) · Kieran O'Brien (Actor, *The Last of Us*)
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