Ciaran
Ciaran is a distinctive choice, ranked #953 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ciaran in their class.
About the Name Ciaran
Ciaran is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 34 places over five years. Its high point was #107 in 2004, and it now sits at #800. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ciaran is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ciaran in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Ciaran
- Ciaran Mullooly — Ciaran Mullooly is an Irish Independent Ireland politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Midlands–North-West constituency since July 2024.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ciaran
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ciaran
Almost certainly the only Ciaran in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Famous People Named Ciaran
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia