Keiran

Keiran: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Keiran

  • A male given name from Irish. An Irish spelling of the name Kieran or Kieron.
  • A female given name from Irish.

How popular is Keiran?

16U.S. babies in 2025
#2120peak rank (2011)
1,186babies since 1880

Since 1880, 143 girls and 1,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Keiran (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7249 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #2120 in 2011. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202572 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Keiran FAQ

What does the name Keiran mean?

A male given name from Irish. An Irish spelling of the name Kieran or Kieron. A female given name from Irish.

What is the origin of the name Keiran?

Keiran is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Keiran?

Since 1880, 143 girls and 1,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Keiran (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7249 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #2120 in 2011. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Keiran a boy or girl name?

Keiran is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (143 girls and 1,043 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.