Kyran
Boy name · American · Indian · Irish · Scottish
Meaninglittle dark one · Irish form of Ciaran
- US rank
- #2,125
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,030 in 2012
68 babies were named Kyran in the US in 2025. It has dropped 418 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1933–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kyran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kyran, 68 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kyran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKyran first shows up in US birth records in 1933, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 92 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #1,030.
- TrendKyran has slipped 418 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,125. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKyran is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #869. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningKyran is an Irish form of Ciaran, which means “little dark one”. Our records link it to American, Indian and Irish roots.
About the name Kyran
Kyran is a boy name of American, Indian and Irish origin meaning “little dark one”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Kyran for boys from 1933 to 2025, in 56 of those 93 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #1,030 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,125, with 68 babies.
Origin:American namesIndian namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,147,541 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 61,425 boys |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,432 boys |
| 2010s | 72 | 13,845 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,417 boys |
Other spellings of Kyran
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Questions about the name Kyran
What does the name Kyran mean?
Kyran means “little dark one” in Irish, as a form of Ciaran.
What is the origin of the name Kyran?
Kyran has American, Indian, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Kyran a boy or girl name?
Kyran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kyran?
Kyran ranked #2,125 for US boys in 2025, given to 68 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#1,030).