Little dark one or black-haired
Keiran is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciarán. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', meaning black or dark, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it was often given to babies born with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Less common today
Keiran isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,121 in 2011.
Irish Gaelic footballer
British actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
