boy's name
Cairan
KEER-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 84
Cairan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cairan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Cairan?
In 2023, Cairan was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Cairan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cairan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cairan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cairan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cairan
- English KEER-un
Sibling Names for Cairan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cairan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cairan
How popular is the name Cairan?
In 2023, Cairan was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Cairan a girl's or a boy's name?
Cairan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cairan?
Cairan has 2 syllables.
When was Cairan most popular?
Cairan peaked in 2003, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.