3,069births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2000Peak · Scotland
#9714United States 2025
Keir is a boy name family recorded 3,069 times in 4 countries since 1963. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2000, at 128.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Keir
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keir | English | 1,120 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2000 | – |
| Keir | English | 1,117 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1970 | ▼ 63 % |
| Keir | English | 827 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
| Keir | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1988 | – |
Questions about Keir
How popular is the name Keir?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 3,069 births across 4 countries.
When was Keir most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2000, at 128.4 births per 100,000.
Is Keir a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Keir is a boy name.