US Popularity:6160
Origin:Irish
Meaning:son of a lord; dark haired
Kiernan is a boy’s name of Irish origin. Traditionally used as a surname, Kiernan means “son of a lord.” The name is an adaptation of the anglicized MacKiernan which translates to “Kiernan’s son.” In medieval times, the Kiernan clan lived throughout the west of Ireland, where the name still lives on to the present day. As a modern first name, Kiernan can also mean “dark-haired.” Depending on your preferences, a name like Kiernan allows you to honor your ancestral roots or highlight baby’s natural features at the same time.

Kiernan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kiernan is currently #1956 on The Bump
Boy:Kiernan is currently #585 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kiernan is currently #6160 in U.S. births
Boy:Kiernan is currently #2107 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#6160
in 2022
- 1042
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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