Kiernan Name Popularity and Statistics
Kiernan is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kiernan?
Kiernan is spelled K-I-E-R-N-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Kiernan Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#3,379
Recorded Births34
- Girls usage rose 3,370 places to #10,107 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 275 places to #3,379 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kiernan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 34 | #3,379 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 39 | #3,104 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2023 | Boys | 29 | #3,802 |
| 2022 | Girls | 14 | #7,631 |
| 2022 | Boys | 31 | #3,617 |
| 2021 | Girls | 17 | #6,691 |
| 2021 | Boys | 41 | #2,972 |
| 2020 | Girls | 21 | #5,667 |
| 2020 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2019 | Girls | 29 | #4,653 |
| 2019 | Boys | 29 | #3,716 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 43 | #2,796 |
| 2017 | Girls | 25 | #5,191 |
| 2017 | Boys | 54 | #2,388 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 32 | #3,441 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 40 | #2,919 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 42 | #2,805 |
When Was Kiernan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
77 recorded births
National rank #1,874
2010 · Boys
74 recorded births
National rank #1,913
2003 · Boys
69 recorded births
National rank #1,749
2000 · Boys
68 recorded births
National rank #1,681
Where Kiernan Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #755 | 5 |
| FL | #1,829 | 5 |