boy's name
Keiron
KEER-un or kay-ROHN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,499
Keiron is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 78 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.
Keiron 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 | 265 |
| 2000s | 510 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Keiron?
In 2025, Keiron was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Keiron 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 Keiron Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Keïron | Keïron is a rare spelling of Keiron, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Keiron
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Keiron Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Keiron over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Keiron
- Pronunciation KEER-un or kay-ROHN
Sibling Names for Keiron
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Keiron — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Keiron
How popular is the name Keiron?
In 2025, Keiron was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Keiron a girl's or a boy's name?
Keiron is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Keiron?
Keiron has 2 syllables.
When was Keiron most popular?
Keiron peaked in 1996, when 78 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Keiron a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Keiron currently ranks #5,145 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.