Kierron
A masculine given name with Celtic origins meaning "little dark one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kierron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kierron today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kierron births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kierron. 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 Kierron with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kierron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,682
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Kierron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kierron 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 Kierron 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 Kierron
The name Kierron finds its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken in parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It is derived from the Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "black" or "dark," and is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive name or nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kierron can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it appeared in various Irish annals and manuscripts. During this time, it was often spelled as "Ciaran" or "Ciarán," reflecting the Gaelic spelling and pronunciation.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Saint Ciaran of Clonmacnoise, an Irish monk and abbot who lived in the 6th century AD. He founded the famous monastery of Clonmacnoise, which became a renowned center of learning and religion in medieval Ireland.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ciaran of Saighir, an Irish saint and abbot who lived in the 5th century AD. He established a monastery in County Offaly, Ireland, and is revered as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kierron appeared in various forms in Irish and Scottish historical records. One notable example was Ciaran Ua Ceallaigh, an Irish poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century AD.
In more recent times, the name gained popularity in the English-speaking world, often spelled as "Kierron" or "Kieran." One famous bearer of the name was Kierron Dyer, an English professional footballer who played for clubs like Newcastle United and West Ham United, born in 1978.
Another notable figure was Kierron Cunningham, an English professional rugby league footballer and coach, born in 1976. He played for clubs like St Helens and Huddersfield Giants and also represented Great Britain and England at the international level.
People
Kierron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kierron 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
Kierron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kierron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kierron 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 Kierron a common name?
We classify Kierron 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 Kierron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kierron was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kierron is about 24 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 Kierron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kierron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kierron 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 Kierron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kierron 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 Kierron 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 Americans are named Kierron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.