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Kiernan

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Meaning

"Little Dark One"

From Irish surname traditions, it derives from a diminutive root meaning dark and is used widely in Ireland and diaspora communities.

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Popularity History of Kiernan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3119Ranked in 2024

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#3119

Kiernan was nationally ranked in 2024.

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+724

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Kiernan Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kiernan

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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