Total births
1,043
Unisex name · since 1989
Keiran
Keiran has 1,043 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5142
- among boys today
- 1,043
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Keiran currently ranks #5142 among unisex names in America, with 1,043 babies recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Keiran recorded 1,043 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #5142 nationally today, ahead of 64% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #5142 among boys today
- 1,043 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keiran is currently the #5142 unisex name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 1,043 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5142
- among boys today
- 1,043
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Keiran vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5142
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Keiran was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
63 babies were named Keiran in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Keiran compares
1,043 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Keiran's all-time total is 184% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keiran | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,043 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keiran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keiran's full recorded timeline at 2007, 66% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 34% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2011 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keiran at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#5,142
Active since
1989
Keiran popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Keiran popularity over time - girls
143 total births recorded since 1998 (Keiran as girls' name)
Keiran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Keiran's strongest decade.
427 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Keiran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 132
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
359 births
- 2010s
2010s
427 births
- 2020s 120
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 427 births (41% of all-time use).
How Keiran compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Keiran's total volume
Keiran vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Keiran by state
Where Keiran concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 5.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 12 | 1.2% |
California share of Keiran's total US births 5.1%
Even split
53 of 1,043 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keiran? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 1,043 babies named Keiran. Today it holds rank #5142 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 63 births.
When was Keiran most popular? ▼
Keiran was most popular in the 2010s decade with 427 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Keiran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keiran are California (53 births), New York (18 births), Texas (17 births).
Is Keiran a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keiran is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,043 births, and as a girl's name it has 143 births.
How long has the name Keiran been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keiran since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Keiran? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keith, Keion, Keilan, Keifer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keiran's data
- Keiran's decade-level peak was the 2010s (427 total births); usage has since declined to 120 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Keirans (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keiran
Nearby Names Like Keiran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keiran
Keith Boy
#756 437,907 births
Keion Boy
#2936 2,859 births
Keilan Boy
#3565 1,325 births
Keifer Boy
1,155 births
Keir Boy
#6549 1,053 births
Compare Keiran side by side: Keiran vs Keith Keiran vs Keion Keiran vs Keilan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keiran
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keiran: #5142 Unisex Name - 1,043 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keiran. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keiran draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.