Kiran
4 countries#1267 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kiran was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,041 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #1267 · peaked in 2008 with 198 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,529 births recorded 1980–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 184 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,457 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 1998 with 178 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
331 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #2199 · peaked in 2009 with 27 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
72 births recorded 1980–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kiran’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1605 | — |
| 2007 | #1713 | ↓108 |
| 2008 | #1414 | ↑299 |
| 2009 | #1443 | ↓29 |
| 2010 | #1558 | ↓115 |
| 2011 | #1544 | ↑14 |
| 2012 | #1398 | ↑146 |
| 2013 | #1444 | ↓46 |
| 2014 | #1608 | ↓164 |
| 2015 | #1388 | ↑220 |
| 2016 | #1563 | ↓175 |
| 2017 | #1612 | ↓49 |
| 2018 | #1648 | ↓36 |
| 2019 | #1698 | ↓50 |
| 2020 | #1609 | ↑89 |
| 2021 | #1503 | ↑106 |
| 2022 | #1611 | ↓108 |
| 2023 | #1591 | ↑20 |
| 2024 | #1344 | ↑247 |
| 2025 | #1267 | ↑77 |
Frequently asked questions about Kiran
Is Kiran a popular name?
Yes — Kiran currently ranks #1267 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kiran more common for boys or girls?
Kiran is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kiran most popular?
Kiran peaked in 2008 in United States, with 198 recorded births that year.
Is Kiran rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kiran’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3521 in 1970 to #1267 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kiran?
At least 7,901 babies have been recorded with the name Kiran across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kiran popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kiran appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kiran?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kiran include Jahseh, Kenny, Noam, Shaurya.
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