Kieran
boy name#389 in 2025Kieran entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #389 in 2025, ranks #389 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1918–2025
#389
rank today
#389
peak (2025)
817
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3096 |
| 1920s | #3719 |
| 1930s | #3094 |
| 1940s | #2670 |
| 1950s | #1720 |
| 1960s | #1267 |
| 1970s | #1375 |
| 1980s | #1240 |
| 1990s | #759 |
| 2000s | #544 |
| 2010s | #525 |
| 2020s | #467 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kieran has been most popular in CA, NY, PA.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Kieran are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kieran alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kieran in 2025?
- Kieran ranks #389 among US boy names in 2025, with 817 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kieran most popular?
- Kieran peaked in 2025, reaching #389 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kieran with classmates?
- Kieran will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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