boy's name
Kieron
KEER-un (English)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 5,976
Ireland
#917
2025 births
Kieron is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Kieron is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 488 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kieron 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 | 1,219 |
| 2000s | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 492 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 42 |
How Popular Is Kieron?
In 2025, Kieron was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Kieron 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 Kieron
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kieron Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kieron over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kieron
- English KEER-un
Sibling Names for Kieron
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kieron — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kieron
How popular is the name Kieron?
In 2025, Kieron was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Kieron a girl's or a boy's name?
Kieron is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kieron?
Kieron has 2 syllables.
When was Kieron most popular?
Kieron peaked in 2002, when 488 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Kieron a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kieron currently ranks #917 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.