Keir

Boy name

Keir has been given to 1,117 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It peaked in 1970. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Keir.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,117

Peak year

1970 (74 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1963

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

6% girls / 94% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Keir — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Keiragirl

33,843 babies since 1962

Meirboy

4,612 babies since 1951

Keirygirl

2,070 babies since 1985

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Keir.

Leshawnunisex

1,118 babies since 1964

Lonnellboy

1,115 babies since 1927

Spenceboy

1,114 babies since 1902

Raffaeleboy

1,079 babies since 1908

Tyronneboy

1,158 babies since 1946

Jefforyboy

1,166 babies since 1943

Durandboy

1,060 babies since 1913

Mariceunisex

1,184 babies since 1919

Keir vs Leshawn ⚖Keir vs Lonnell ⚖Keir vs Spence ⚖Keir vs Raffaele ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Keir

Same era and popularity as Keir, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Shavonda Jeneen Monalisa Elke

Brothers

Leshawn Lonnell Spence Dondi

FAQ

How popular is the name Keir?

Keir has been given to 1,117 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Keir peak?

Keir peaked in 1970, when 74 babies were given the name.

Is Keir a girl or boy name?

Keir is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Keir are boys).

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