Kieran is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3246 in 2011 with 51 recorded births. This places Kieran in the top 17% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 77 births ranking #2447. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 21.4%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 34,486 girls born was named Kieran. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kieran is an Irish name usually explained as "little dark one". It has a graceful, well-balanced sound and remains one of the most approachable Celtic classics.
The name has saintly and historical roots in Ireland and later spread widely through the English-speaking world. Its appeal comes from sounding distinctly Irish without being difficult or unfamiliar.