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Keir

Pronunciation
[Keir]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Dark Skinned
Origin
Celtic

Keir Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,046 baby boys have been named Keir. The name peaked in 1970 with 63 US births that year (rank #1028). In 2024, ranked #6633 nationally — 5,605 places below its 1970 peak.

Top States for Keir

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Keir births are: New York (39), California (19), New Jersey (16).

Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Keir

If you like Keir's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →

4-Letter Names Starting with K

Names with Keir's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.

Quick Facts About Keir

569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
99
4-letter K-names in our dictionary
476
K-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Keir to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Keir against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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