Kieran
5 countries#605 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kieran was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
38,041 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #374 · peaked in 1996 with 3,377 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
30,294 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #605 · peaked in 1996 with 2,885 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
19,218 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #389 · peaked in 2025 with 828 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7,419 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 1995 with 509 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,100 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #1742 · peaked in 2002 with 61 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Finistère, Loire-Atlantique, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
328 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 1998 with 28 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Kieran’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #34 | — |
| 2003 | #37 | ↓3 |
| 2004 | #40 | ↓3 |
| 2005 | #50 | ↓10 |
| 2006 | #58 | ↓8 |
| 2007 | #61 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #73 | ↓12 |
| 2009 | #86 | ↓13 |
| 2010 | #89 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #129 | ↓40 |
| 2012 | #171 | ↓42 |
| 2013 | #190 | ↓19 |
| 2014 | #206 | ↓16 |
| 2015 | #268 | ↓62 |
| 2016 | #314 | ↓46 |
| 2017 | #357 | ↓43 |
| 2018 | #380 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #374 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #420 | ↓46 |
| 2021 | #605 | ↓185 |
Frequently asked questions about Kieran
Is Kieran a popular name?
Yes — Kieran currently ranks #605 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Kieran more common for boys or girls?
Kieran is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Kieran most popular?
Kieran peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 2,885 recorded births that year.
Is Kieran rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Kieran’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #26 in 1996 to #605 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Kieran?
At least 58,359 babies have been recorded with the name Kieran across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kieran popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kieran appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kieran?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Kieran include Fernando, Elio, Iker, Kamari.
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