Will my child share the name Kier with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Kier per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kier in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kier becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kier is rising: up 382 places since 2009, to #3,362 in 2014. Its best recorded position was #845 in 1997.

Is Kier a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kier 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 Kier a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3362

Kier

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Kier is a distinctive choice, ranked #3362 in 2014. Your child is likely to be the only Kier in their class.

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UK Rank 2014

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About the Name Kier

Kier is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 503 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #845 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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