Kieren
4 countriesPopularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kieren was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,582 births recorded 1984–2018 · peaked in 1997 with 219 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,334 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1997 with 204 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
636 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 2010 with 36 births
Most common in: California, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
248 births recorded 1984–2012 · peaked in 1995 with 23 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1999–2006 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Kieren’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #209 | — |
| 2000 | #243 | ↓34 |
| 2001 | #305 | ↓62 |
| 2002 | #373 | ↓68 |
| 2003 | #406 | ↓33 |
| 2004 | #477 | ↓71 |
| 2005 | #474 | ↑3 |
| 2006 | #631 | ↓157 |
| 2007 | #764 | ↓133 |
| 2008 | #916 | ↓152 |
| 2009 | #1033 | ↓117 |
| 2010 | #1241 | ↓208 |
| 2011 | #1447 | ↓206 |
| 2012 | #2458 | ↓1011 |
| 2013 | #3315 | ↓857 |
| 2014 | #2248 | ↑1067 |
| 2015 | #3908 | ↓1660 |
| 2016 | #3478 | ↑430 |
| 2017 | #4812 | ↓1334 |
| 2018 | #3959 | ↑853 |
Frequently asked questions about Kieren
Is Kieren a popular name?
Kieren has 1,334 recorded births in England & Wales between 1996 and 2018, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Kieren more common for boys or girls?
Kieren is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Kieren most popular?
Kieren peaked in 1997 in England & Wales, with 204 recorded births that year.
Is Kieren rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Kieren’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #212 in 1996 to #3959 in 2018.
How many babies have been named Kieren?
At least 2,224 babies have been recorded with the name Kieren across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kieren popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kieren appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kieren?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Kieren include Kmari, Kobie.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kieren in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.