Will my child share the name Keir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Keir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keir is declining: down 2,653 places since 2018, to #4,108 in 2023. It peaked at #327 in 1998.

Is Keir a good choice for a distinctive name?

Keir 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 Keir a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Keir is a distinctive choice, ranked #4108 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Keir in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4108

About the Name Keir

Keir has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2521 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #353 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Keir is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Keir in their class.