Boy name
Kieran
As of 2025, Kieran ranks #389 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 817 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #514 to #389 over the past five years. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1918 is happening right now. Geographically, it's strongest in South Dakota, where it ranks #192 among boy names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#389
among boy names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#389
in 2025 (2020s)
Babies in 2025
817
boys named Kieran
Kieran popularity, 1880–2025
Where Kieran is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: South Dakota (#192), Idaho (#214), Connecticut (#210)
Uniqueness score
37/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Kieran in the most recent year of SSA data.
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