Declining since 2012, #2,125 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyran since 1933
Babies named Kyran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 314 |
| 2000s | 819 |
| 2010s | 1,361 |
| 2020s | 534 |
Meaning & origin
Kyran is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish name Ciarán, which has been used in Ireland since the early Christian era and is borne by several saints. The name entered U.S. records in 1933 and saw a peak in popularity in 2012, after which its usage declined. In 2025, it ranked 2125th nationally, with approximately 1 in 25,119 newborn boys receiving the name. The spelling variant Kyran is most common in Missouri, North Carolina, and Georgia. While less frequent than the standard spelling Kieran, Kyran offers a streamlined, phonetic alternative that retains the name's Celtic heritage.
Kyran is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Irish name Ciarán, which derives from the Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' and the diminutive suffix '-án', thus 'little dark one'. The name has been used in Ireland since early Christian times, notably by several saints. Alternatively, Kyran may be a respelling of the Persian name Cyrus, associated with the ancient Persian king Cyrus the Great, though this connection is less common.
Where Kyran is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kyran” around the world
Where Kyran lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Ranny, Kye
Sibling names for Kyran
Names that share Kyran's style, for a brother or sister.
