Cieran is an ancient Irish given name, derived from the Gaelic 'Ciarán,' which translates to 'little dark one.' It's believed to have been inspired by Ciarán of Saigir, a 6th-century Irish monk and saint. The name gained popularity in Ireland during the Middle Ages but has since become less common, making it quite distinctive today.
The name Cieran has seen fluctuations in popularity over recent years, with a notable increase between 2014 and 2020 (from 6 to 8 births annually), before experiencing a slight decrease again in 2021. Overall, there have been 20 babies named Cieran born in the period from 2014 to 2021.