UK boy's name
Kierron
A masculine given name with Celtic origins meaning "little dark one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kierron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kierron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2097, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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.
Kierron is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Kierron. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kierron ranked #2097 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 5 boys were registered as Kierron.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kierron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2097
1999
Births in 1999
5
Latest year
Peak year
1999
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Kierron mean?
The name Kierron finds its origins in the ancient Gaelic language, which was spoken in parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It is derived from the Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "black" or "dark," and is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive name or nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kierron can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it appeared in various Irish annals and manuscripts. During this time, it was often spelled as "Ciaran" or "Ciarán," reflecting the Gaelic spelling and pronunciation.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Saint Ciaran of Clonmacnoise, an Irish monk and abbot who lived in the 6th century AD. He founded the famous monastery of Clonmacnoise, which became a renowned center of learning and religion in medieval Ireland.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ciaran of Saighir, an Irish saint and abbot who lived in the 5th century AD. He established a monastery in County Offaly, Ireland, and is revered as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kierron appeared in various forms in Irish and Scottish historical records. One notable example was Ciaran Ua Ceallaigh, an Irish poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century AD.
In more recent times, the name gained popularity in the English-speaking world, often spelled as "Kierron" or "Kieran." One famous bearer of the name was Kierron Dyer, an English professional footballer who played for clubs like Newcastle United and West Ham United, born in 1978.
Another notable figure was Kierron Cunningham, an English professional rugby league footballer and coach, born in 1976. He played for clubs like St Helens and Huddersfield Giants and also represented Great Britain and England at the international level.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kierron over time
The chart below shows babies named Kierron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kierron, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 1999, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kierron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kierron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2432 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Kierron
- 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
Kierron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kierron in the UK right now?
In 1999, Kierron was ranked #2097 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kierron most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 5 babies registered as Kierron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kierron?
A masculine given name with Celtic origins meaning "little dark one".
How many people are called Kierron in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Kierron across the 3 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.