boy's name
Keiran
KEER-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 5,088
Keiran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 16 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 224 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Keiran 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 | 767 |
| 2000s | 1,218 |
| 2010s | 303 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Keiran?
In 2025, Keiran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Keiran 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.
How Keiran Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Keïran | Keïran is a rare spelling of Keiran, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Keiran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Keiran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Keiran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Keiran
- English KEER-un
Sibling Names for Keiran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Keiran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Keiran
How popular is the name Keiran?
In 2025, Keiran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Keiran a girl's or a boy's name?
Keiran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Keiran?
Keiran has 2 syllables.
When was Keiran most popular?
Keiran peaked in 1996, when 224 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Keiran a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Keiran currently ranks #5,827 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.