Kieran

Boy's name

Kieran is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ciarán, meaning "little dark one" or "black-haired."

Meaning Black
Origin Irish
U.S. births in 2023 713
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kieran Culkin - Actor, known for "Succession" and "Home Alone."
  • Kieran Trippier - Soccer player, plays for Atletico Madrid and England.
  • Kieran Gibbs - Soccer player, formerly with Arsenal and West Brom.
  • Kieran Tierney - Soccer player, plays for Arsenal and Scotland.
  • Kieran Read - Rugby player, former captain of New Zealand's All Blacks.
  • Kieran Richardson - Soccer player, formerly with Manchester United and Fulham.
  • Kieran Foran - Rugby player, plays for New Zealand Warriors.
  • Kieran McAnespie - Soccer player, former Celtic and St. Johnstone player.
  • Kieran Goss - Singer-songwriter from Ireland.
  • Kieran Hebden - Musician, known as Four Tet.

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