Ciaran
A male given name from Irish.
Every Ciaran since 1959 — 2,233 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ciaran
Ciaran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,609 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 2,233 American babies have been named Ciaran. Its peak came in 2025, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ciaran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ciaran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,421 | 105 | #1,609 |
| 2024 | — | — | 93 | #1,767 |
| 2023 | — | — | 82 | #1,914 |
| 2022 | — | — | 83 | #1,894 |
| 2021 | — | — | 71 | #2,065 |
| 2020 | — | — | 69 | #2,051 |
| 2019 | — | — | 61 | #2,270 |
| 2018 | — | — | 61 | #2,238 |
| 2017 | — | — | 60 | #2,218 |
| 2016 | — | — | 67 | #2,094 |
| 2015 | — | — | 74 | #1,960 |
| 2014 | — | — | 83 | #1,798 |
| 2013 | — | — | 81 | #1,783 |
| 2012 | — | — | 61 | #2,176 |
| 2011 | — | — | 78 | #1,826 |
| 2010 | — | — | 62 | #2,149 |
| 2009 | — | — | 74 | #1,926 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,814 | 79 | #1,841 |
| 2007 | — | — | 70 | #2,001 |
| 2006 | — | — | 63 | #2,086 |
| 2005 | — | — | 60 | #2,063 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,667 | 65 | #1,884 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,301 | 61 | #1,909 |
| 2002 | — | — | 47 | #2,225 |
| 2001 | — | — | 49 | #2,124 |
| 2000 | — | — | 41 | #2,341 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,697 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ciaran mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Ciaran in 2025?
Ciaran ranked #1,609 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ciaran?
2,233 babies have been named Ciaran in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ciaran most popular?
Ciaran peaked in 2025, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Ciaran a boy or girl name?
Ciaran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ciaran rising or falling?
Ciaran is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.