Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Kiron since 1975
Babies named Kiron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Kiron is a rare given name in the United States, first appearing in records in 1975. It reached its peak rank position (though still outside the top 1000) in 2004, after which its usage has generally declined through 2025. The name's spelling suggests possible roots in the Sanskrit Kiran, meaning 'ray of light,' but it may also have arisen as a modern respelling of Kieran or Kyron. Kiron has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its niche status.
Kiron may be a variant spelling of Kiran, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'ray of light' or 'beam'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage influenced by the name Kieran or Kyron. Its use in the United States dates to the mid-1970s, but it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kiron
Names that share Kiron's style, for a brother or sister.
