Kieron
5 countries#3451 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kieron was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,009 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 506 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,528 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2002 with 488 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
730 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2000 with 31 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
454 births recorded 1974–2017 · peaked in 1992 with 28 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
27 births recorded 1998–2012 · peaked in 2003 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
25 births recorded 2004–2016 · peaked in 2007 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Kieron’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #100 | — |
| 2003 | #133 | ↓33 |
| 2004 | #169 | ↓36 |
| 2005 | #198 | ↓29 |
| 2006 | #238 | ↓40 |
| 2007 | #254 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #247 | ↑7 |
| 2009 | #268 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #314 | ↓46 |
| 2011 | #479 | ↓165 |
| 2012 | #559 | ↓80 |
| 2013 | #676 | ↓117 |
| 2014 | #765 | ↓89 |
| 2015 | #833 | ↓68 |
| 2016 | #974 | ↓141 |
| 2017 | #1146 | ↓172 |
| 2018 | #1533 | ↓387 |
| 2019 | #1869 | ↓336 |
| 2020 | #1825 | ↑44 |
| 2021 | #3451 | ↓1626 |
Frequently asked questions about Kieron
Is Kieron a popular name?
Yes — Kieron currently ranks #3451 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Kieron more common for boys or girls?
Kieron is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Kieron most popular?
Kieron peaked in 2002 in England & Wales, with 488 recorded births that year.
Is Kieron rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Kieron’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #135 in 1996 to #3451 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Kieron?
At least 5,764 babies have been recorded with the name Kieron across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kieron popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kieron appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kieron?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Kieron include Kier, Kilynn.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kieron in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.