Kierran Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kierran is a modern variant of the Irish name Kieran, meaning 'black' or 'dark-haired'.
Meaning of the Name Kierran
Kierran is a modern variant of the name Kieran, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ciarán, meaning 'black' or 'dark-haired'. The name has connections to Saint Ciarán of Saigir, one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. Kierran has a strong and bold sound, and its origins give it a sense of rich cultural heritage.
Popularity of the Name Kierran
The popularity for the name Kierran peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 5 births, which ranked number 28,120 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Kierran had the most male births in 2017 with 5, which ranked number 12,237 out of 14,245 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Kierran
Popularity of Kierran by State
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