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Kierran

KEER-un (English)

  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 7
  • Births on record 125

Kierran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

  • Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 16 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
  • First appears in birth records in 1996.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Kierran Over Time

Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.

57
'90 '00
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Births named Kierran by decade in England and Wales
Decade Births
1990s 57
2000s 46

How Popular Is Kierran?

In 2007, Kierran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Where Kierran Is Used

Scotland #437 3 in 1996
England & Wales #4,845 3 in 2007
United States #12,620 5 in 2017

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

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 Kierran

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

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How to Say Kierran

  • English KEER-un

Sibling Names for Kierran

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kierran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Kierran

How popular is the name Kierran?

In 2007, Kierran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Is Kierran a girl's or a boy's name?

Kierran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Kierran?

Kierran has 2 syllables.

When was Kierran most popular?

Kierran peaked in 1997, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.