Kiaron
An English masculine name, possibly a variant spelling of Kieran.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kiaron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiaron today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiaron births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiaron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kiaron with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kiaron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,492
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Kiaron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiaron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kiaron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiaron
The given name Kiaron has its roots in the ancient Celtic culture, dating back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the Old Irish word "ciar," which means "dark" or "black," often referring to hair color or complexion.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Ciarán" or "Ciarán," and it was predominantly used among the Irish and Scottish Gaelic populations. One of the most notable historical references to this name is Saint Ciarán, a renowned Irish monk and missionary who lived in the 6th century AD and founded the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various spelling and pronunciation changes. One such variation is the spelling "Kiaron," which emerged in the modern era, likely influenced by anglicization or regional dialects.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kiaron or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ciaran of Clonmacnoise (516-549 AD), the Irish saint and founder of the Clonmacnoise monastery. Another notable figure is Ciaran of Saigir (512-590 AD), an Irish abbot and founder of the monastery of Seir-Kieran in County Offaly.
In more recent times, Kiaron Basham (born 1990) is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand who has represented the All Blacks national team. Kiaron McDonald (born 1984) is a former professional basketball player from the United States who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
Kiaron Cunningham (born 1976) is a former professional rugby league player and coach from England, who played for the St. Helens club and the Great Britain national team. Ciaran Hinds (born 1953) is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as "Munich," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," and "Game of Thrones."
Ciarán Bourke (born 1935) is an Irish actor and writer who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Braveheart" and "The Tiger's Tail." These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Kiaron or its variations throughout history.
People
Kiaron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiaron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiaron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiaron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiaron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kiaron a common name?
We classify Kiaron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiaron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiaron was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiaron is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kiaron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiaron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiaron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kiaron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiaron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kiaron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kiaron as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.