boy's name
Cieran
KEER-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 583
Cieran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. 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 2004, when 52 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.
Cieran 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 | 116 |
| 2000s | 305 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Cieran?
In 2021, Cieran 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 Cieran 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 Cieran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cieran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cieran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cieran
- English KEER-un
Sibling Names for Cieran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cieran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cieran
How popular is the name Cieran?
In 2021, Cieran 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 Cieran a girl's or a boy's name?
Cieran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cieran?
Cieran has 2 syllables.
When was Cieran most popular?
Cieran peaked in 2004, when 52 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.