UK boy's name
Kiaron
An English masculine name, possibly a variant spelling of Kieran.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kiaron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiaron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3332, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 6 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1998 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Kiaron. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kiaron ranked #3332 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 6 boys were registered as Kiaron.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiaron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3332
2010
Births in 2010
5
Latest year
Peak year
2007
6 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Kiaron mean?
The given name Kiaron has its roots in the ancient Celtic culture, dating back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the Old Irish word "ciar," which means "dark" or "black," often referring to hair color or complexion.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Ciarán" or "Ciarán," and it was predominantly used among the Irish and Scottish Gaelic populations. One of the most notable historical references to this name is Saint Ciarán, a renowned Irish monk and missionary who lived in the 6th century AD and founded the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise in County Offaly, Ireland.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various spelling and pronunciation changes. One such variation is the spelling "Kiaron," which emerged in the modern era, likely influenced by anglicization or regional dialects.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kiaron or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ciaran of Clonmacnoise (516-549 AD), the Irish saint and founder of the Clonmacnoise monastery. Another notable figure is Ciaran of Saigir (512-590 AD), an Irish abbot and founder of the monastery of Seir-Kieran in County Offaly.
In more recent times, Kiaron Basham (born 1990) is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand who has represented the All Blacks national team. Kiaron McDonald (born 1984) is a former professional basketball player from the United States who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
Kiaron Cunningham (born 1976) is a former professional rugby league player and coach from England, who played for the St. Helens club and the Great Britain national team. Ciaran Hinds (born 1953) is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as "Munich," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," and "Game of Thrones."
Ciarán Bourke (born 1935) is an Irish actor and writer who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Braveheart" and "The Tiger's Tail." These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Kiaron or its variations throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kiaron over time
The chart below shows babies named Kiaron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kiaron, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2010, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiaron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiaron was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3332 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3339 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kiaron
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kiaron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kiaron in the UK right now?
In 2010, Kiaron was ranked #3332 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kiaron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 6 babies registered as Kiaron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kiaron?
An English masculine name, possibly a variant spelling of Kieran.
How many people are called Kiaron in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Kiaron across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.