Unisex nameCurrently #1,344 in the USSteady
Kiran
2 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kiran's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kiran's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kiran |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 68 |
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 90 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1998 | 106 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 148 |
| 2003 | 145 |
| 2004 | 154 |
| 2005 | 158 |
| 2006 | 163 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 198 |
| 2009 | 176 |
| 2010 | 141 |
| 2011 | 146 |
| 2012 | 161 |
| 2013 | 151 |
| 2014 | 135 |
| 2015 | 156 |
| 2016 | 138 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 124 |
| 2019 | 110 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 130 |
| 2022 | 118 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2024 | 152 |
Kiran through the decades
- Kiran peaked in 2008, when 198 babies were named Kiran in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kiran has fallen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kiran currently ranks #1,344 in the US and is holding steady.