Origin, Meaning, And History Of Keiran
Kieran is a traditional Irish boy’s name with roots in Gaelic culture. It is derived from the Gaelic name ‘Ciaran,’ which means ‘black-haired’ or ‘dark-haired.’ This name is also a diminutive form of the name Ciar, and in Irish history, Ciar was a leader and the son of Fergus, the King of Ulster. The County Kerry in Ireland is named after Fergus.
Ciar was also considered the ancestor of the tribe Ciarraige, and its feminine form is Ciara, which can be associated with the Irish nun Ciara. Saint Ciara was an Irish nun famous for establishing a monastery at Kilkeary in the 7th century.
Ciara, a female version of Kieran, also means ‘little dark girl’ in Irish. Alternatively spelled as Ciaran, Kieran was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland named Saint Ciaran of Clonmacnoise. He is sometimes referred to as Saint Kieran, the Younger, whose feast day is celebrated on September 9th.
Kieran can also have alternate spellings like Ciaren, Keiron, and Kyron and nicknames like Kier, Ran, Ann, and Key. It was a popular name in Ireland but has gained popularity in the US and was ranked one of the most popular names in 2019.
The name has appeared in popular culture as the name of several fictional characters. Kieran Branson is a fictional character appearing in the television show “Downton Abbey.” He is Tom Branson’s brother and visits Downton Abbey in 1920. Kieran is also a fictional character appearing in the trilogy book “The Dark Artifices” written by Cassandra Clare. Kieran is a faerie who was a former member of the Wild Hunt and is currently the King of the Unseelie Court. Kieran is the son of Morrigon, who appears in the video game series “Dragon Age.” His existence depends on Morrigon’s ritual performances, and he is believed to be carrying the soul of the Old God Urthemiel.
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Famous People With The Name Keiran
- Keiran Culkin美国演员,角色著称“Home Alone” as a child artist
- Keiran LarwoodEnglish author, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award for his famous book “Podkin One Ear”
- Keiran TrippierEnglish football player, playing for Newcastle United and the England National Football team
- Keiran Mulnorey美国演员,角色著称“Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows”
- Keiran McAnultyNew Zealand Labour Party politician
Kieran On The Popularity Chart
According to the Social Security Administration, Kieran is a popular name in the US that gained momentum in the late 1990s and has continued to be a popular one to this day.
Popularity Over Time
Starting from just 43 babies per million in 1980, the name Keiran leaped in the 1990s, with its peak coming in 2021 when the numbers increased multiple times. Check out the graph to understand better.
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In the first half of the 1980s, Keiran scored reasonably well in ranking. However, as the years passed, it lost in ranking with a slight improvement after 2010. See the graph below to see the trend over the years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Keiran
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Names With Similar Meaning As Keiran
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Kieran?
The name Kieran means the name means dark man.
2. What is the origin of the name Kieran?
Kieran has an Irish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Kieran?
Kieran is pronounced as kie-ran.
