Will my child share the name Cieran with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Cieran per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cieran in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cieran becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cieran has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 802 places in the last five years. Its peak was #479 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Cieran a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cieran is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cieran a popular baby name in the United States?

Cieran does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4789

Cieran

Cieran is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Cieran in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

#4789

About the Name Cieran

Cieran has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 802 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #479 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Cieran is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.