Kieron
A male given name from Irish.
Every Kieron since 1953 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kieron
Kieron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,063 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 730 American babies have been named Kieron. Its peak came in 2000, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kieron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kieron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,063 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,451 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,614 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,523 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,896 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,366 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,259 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,936 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,537 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,883 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,096 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,554 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,332 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,056 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,517 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,338 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,680 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,274 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,517 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,738 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,985 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,679 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,897 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,974 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,296 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,190 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,794 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,181 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,210 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kieron
- Kieron Dyer Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kieron mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Kieron in 2025?
Kieron ranked #13,063 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kieron?
730 babies have been named Kieron in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kieron most popular?
Kieron peaked in 2000, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kieron a boy or girl name?
Kieron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kieron rising or falling?
Kieron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kieron?
Well-known people named Kieron include Kieron Dyer (soccer player).