Find out how popular the first name Cire has been for the last 29 years (from 1996 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cire by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Cire is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 63% of people named Cire being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Cire.

The history of the first name Cire

The given name Cire is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles, dating back to the 5th century AD or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "cir," which means "red" or "reddish-brown," possibly referring to the color of someone's hair or complexion.

Some scholars have also suggested that Cire may have been influenced by the Latin word "cera," meaning "wax," as the name shares a similar pronunciation. However, the direct connection between these two words is not widely accepted.

In the early medieval period, the name Cire appeared in various ancient texts and records from the region, including the Annals of Ulster, which documented events in Ireland from the 5th to the 16th centuries. One notable figure from this time was Cire mac Niad, a legendary Irish warrior and king who is said to have lived in the 6th century.

As the name spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ciaran, Kieran, and Kieren. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name was Saint Ciarán of Saigir, an Irish monk and scholar who lived in the 6th century and founded the monastery of Seir-Kieran in County Offaly, Ireland.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cire or its variants. Here are five examples:

1. Ciarán of Clonmacnoise (516-549), an Irish monk and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, who founded the famous monastery of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly.

2. Ciarán of Disert-Chiaráin (512-568), an Irish saint and founder of the monastery of Disert-Chiaráin in County Meath, Ireland.

3. Ciarán mac Tuathail (c. 1050-1135), an Irish king of the Uí Briúin dynasty who ruled over parts of Connacht, Ireland, in the 12th century.

4. Kieran Culkin (born in 1982), an American actor known for his roles in movies such as "Succession" and "Igby Goes Down."

5. Kieran Gibbs (born in 1989), an English professional footballer who has played for Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.

While the name Cire may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to hold historical and cultural significance, particularly in Ireland and other parts of the Celtic world, where it has been a part of the naming tradition for centuries.

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