Ciaran
- Pronunciation
- [Ci-a-ran]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- English
Ciaran is a name traditionally given to a boy of English origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more English baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Ciaran Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,092 baby boys have been named Ciaran. The name peaked in 2024 with 92 US births that year (rank #1776). In 2024, ranked #1776 nationally.
Top States for Ciaran
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ciaran births are: New York (255), California (219), Pennsylvania (85).
Other English-Origin Names Like Ciaran
If you like Ciaran's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Ciaran's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Ciaran
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kieran | Black | Male | Gaelic |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ciaran against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).