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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kiron — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kirolos|Kiros
GreekBoy→ Stable

Kiron

KY-ruhn · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9308 in 2021

Peak: #9308 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9308 in 2021

Peak: #9308 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #9308 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGreekStrong2-syllableMasculineWisdomHealingUniqueModern AppealRising
Character
wise mentorshiphealing touchnoble integritysteadfast courageenlightened guidance
STRONG
High confidence

Kiron is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kiron at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek mythology, Chiron was a wise centaur known for healing and mentorship. The name symbolizes wisdom, healing, and noble guidance.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Mythology
Peak rank:#9308 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kiran◈CyrusKieran◈KeronByron
Similar Style
Atlas◈Orion◈Caspian◈Zephyr◈Silas◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kiron
IrisAthenaApollo◈EliasIvySophiaJasper◈Miles◈
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Atlas◈
Greek · #101
→ Stable
Orion◈
Mythological · #325
↑ Rising
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Zephyr◈
Greek · #1133
→ Stable
Silas◈
Latin · #81
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kiron · Overview
Summary

Kiron is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Strong character
Kiron carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kiron.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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