Kieren
Every Kieren since 1990 — 636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kieren
Kieren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,736 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 636 American babies have been named Kieren — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kieren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kieren 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,736 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,047 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,116 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,377 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,825 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,273 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,434 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,421 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,202 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,163 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,649 | 26 | #3,967 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,401 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,615 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,739 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,515 | 22 | #4,451 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,287 | 21 | #4,674 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,261 | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,735 | 10 | #7,916 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,275 | 13 | #6,303 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,510 | 10 | #7,428 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,157 | 12 | #6,356 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,412 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,906 | 13 | #5,580 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,074 | 17 | #4,594 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,107 | 19 | #4,147 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,729 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,099 | 6 | #7,674 |
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Famous people named Kieren
- Kieren Perkins Swimmer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kieren in 2025?
Kieren ranked #5,736 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kieren?
636 babies have been named Kieren in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kieren most popular?
Kieren peaked in 2010, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kieren a boy or girl name?
Kieren is used for both: about 19% of babies named Kieren have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Kieren rising or falling?
Kieren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kieren?
Well-known people named Kieren include Kieren Perkins (swimmer).