boys' name 1987–2017

Kieran

Kieran is losing ground — from #114 in 1987 to #659 in 2017.

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#659 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
1,132 total 1987–2017

Note: Kieran hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 37 to 2 (-95%).

Peak popularity was in 1992 (184 registrations).

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Peak 1992 · 184
Low 2017 · 2
Years tracked 12

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Kieran was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Kieran popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #501)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Kieran — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #501
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In 2017: 2 babies named Kieran across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Kieran?
Between 1987 and 2017, Kieran was registered for 1,132 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Kieran a popular name in Australia?
Kieran has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #659 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.