Keiran
A male given name from Irish.
Every Keiran since 1989 — 1,186 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keiran
Keiran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,727 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,186 American babies have been named Keiran — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keiran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keiran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,727 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,170 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,798 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,939 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,440 |
| 2020 | — | — | 26 | #3,973 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,955 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,156 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,218 |
| 2016 | — | — | 55 | #2,375 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,749 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,461 | 36 | #3,131 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,473 | 50 | #2,481 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,753 | 41 | #2,890 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,686 | 63 | #2,120 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,451 | 51 | #2,452 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,069 | 50 | #2,546 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,338 | 50 | #2,531 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,249 | 40 | #2,952 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,259 | 39 | #2,907 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,427 | 38 | #2,821 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,298 | 33 | #3,050 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,803 | 45 | #2,377 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,516 | 25 | #3,512 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,914 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,298 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,719 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,647 |
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Famous people named Keiran
- Keiran Lee Pornographic actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keiran mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Keiran in 2025?
Keiran ranked #5,727 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keiran?
1,186 babies have been named Keiran in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keiran most popular?
Keiran peaked in 2011, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Keiran a boy or girl name?
Keiran is used for both: about 12% of babies named Keiran have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Keiran rising or falling?
Keiran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keiran?
Well-known people named Keiran include Keiran Lee (pornographic actor).