KEIRAN
The meaning of the unisex name Keiran is DUSKY: DARK-HAIRED..
Details on KEIRAN:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Dusky: dark-haired
- Popularity for Boy:
- 11,404th in the USA (top 40%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 24,422nd in the USA (bottom 25%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
19 births
KEIRAN as a BOY in 2024
7 births
KEIRAN as a GIRL in 2015
The meaning(s) of KEIRAN:
The name Keiran is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Keiran is: Dusky; dark-haired.
The name Keiran is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Keiran is: Dusky; dark-haired.
USA SSA birth(s) for KEIRAN:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name KEIRAN
KEIRAN as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 births |
| 2023 | 16 births |
| 2022 | 20 births |
| 2021 | 23 births |
| 2020 | 26 births |
| 2019 | 27 births |
| 2018 | 25 births |
| 2017 | 36 births |
| 2016 | 55 births |
| 2015 | 43 births |
| 2014 | 36 births |
| 2013 | 50 births |
| 2012 | 41 births |
| 2011 | 63 births |
| 2010 | 51 births |
| 2009 | 50 births |
KEIRAN as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 births |
| 2014 | 9 births |
| 2013 | 9 births |
| 2012 | 9 births |
| 2011 | 9 births |
| 2010 | 5 births |
| 2009 | 8 births |
| 2008 | 15 births |
| 2007 | 18 births |
| 2006 | 11 births |
| 2005 | 8 births |
| 2004 | 10 births |
| 2003 | 6 births |
| 2002 | 6 births |
| 1999 | 7 births |
| 1998 | 6 births |
About the name KEIRAN
Keiran, a name of Irish origin, carries with it the gentle echoes of history and tradition. Derived from the Gaelic name "Ciarán," it means "little dark one" or "black," evoking imagery of deep, rich soil and the strength of roots that hold firm in the earth. This name is steeped in the legacy of St. Ciarán, one of the patron saints of Ireland, who founded the first monastery in the country, symbolizing wisdom and spiritual guidance. Popular across Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, Keiran finds its home not only in the emerald landscapes of its birthplace but also in the vibrant communities of the United States, Canada, and Australia, where Irish heritage thrives. The name resonates with a sense of warmth and connection, suggesting a character that is both introspective and resilient, making it a heartfelt choice for a child destined to embrace their own unique journey while carrying a piece of history within them.
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