boy's name
Cronan
KROH-nun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 29
Cronan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #620. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1977, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cronan Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 3 |
How Popular Is Cronan?
In 2006, Cronan was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #620 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Irish figures withhold 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. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cronan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cronan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cronan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cronan
- English KROH-nun
Sibling Names for Cronan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cronan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cronan
Is Cronan a girl's or a boy's name?
Cronan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cronan?
Cronan has 2 syllables.
When was Cronan most popular?
Cronan peaked in 1977, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.