Kier
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,558 in 1971
5 babies were named Kier in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kier you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kier, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kier would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKier first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #2,558. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Kier
Kier is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ier”. US birth records list Kier for boys from 1963 to 2025, in 52 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #2,558 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3 | 299,145 boys |
| 1970s | 4.7 | 211,864 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 694,444 boys |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 149,925 boys |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 226,757 boys |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 289,855 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Kier
What is the origin of the name Kier?
Kier has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kier a boy or girl name?
Kier is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kier?
Kier ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#2,558).