girl's name
Kierney
KEER-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 35
Kierney is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2003, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1994.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kierney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 14 |
How Popular Is Kierney?
In 2007, Kierney was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kierney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kierney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kierney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kierney
- English KEER-nee
Sibling Names for Kierney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kierney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kierney
How popular is the name Kierney?
In 2007, Kierney was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kierney a girl's or a boy's name?
Kierney is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kierney?
Kierney has 2 syllables.
When was Kierney most popular?
Kierney peaked in 2003, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.