Ciaran Burford

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Burford — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Burford is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Ciaran is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' (ciar=dark). Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise founded one of Ireland's greatest monasteries. The surname Burford: Anne Gorsuch Burford (1942–2004), American lawyer and politician Byron Burford (1920–2011), American painter Della Burford (born 1946), Canadian artist and writer Ephraim John Burford (1905–1997), English historian and writer George Burford (1875–?), American soccer coach Gordon Burford (1919–2010), Australian model engine designer and manufacturer Lolah Burford (died 2002), American writer Nathaniel Macon Burford (1824–1898), American politician Oliver Burford (born 1980), English cricketer Oliver Lambert Alan Burford (1860–1923), officer of the Royal Australian Navy Pamela Burford (born 1954. Ciaran is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 200K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Ciaran reached peak popularity in the 1995s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ciaran

Meaning: little dark one

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' (ciar=dark). Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise founded one of Ireland's greatest monasteries.

Surname: Burford

English

Anne Gorsuch Burford (1942–2004), American lawyer and politician Byron Burford (1920–2011), American painter Della Burford (born 1946), Canadian artist and writer Ephraim John Burford (1905–1997), English historian and writer George Burford (1875–?), American soccer coach Gordon Burford (1919–2010), Australian model engine designer and manufacturer Lolah Burford (died 2002), American writer Nathaniel Macon Burford (1824–1898), American politician Oliver Burford (born 1980), English cricketer Oliver Lambert Alan Burford (1860–1923), officer of the Royal Australian Navy Pamela Burford (born 1954.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ciaran is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 54%
United Kingdom 38%
Australia 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ciaran by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Ciaran has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Kieran
  • Kiran
  • Ciarán

Notable People Named Ciaran Burford

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ciaran Burford:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ciaran?
The first name Ciaran originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' (ciar=dark). Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise founded one of Ireland's greatest monasteries.
When was Ciaran most popular?
The name Ciaran reached its peak popularity during the 1995s.
What is the origin of the surname Burford?
The surname Burford originates from English. Anne Gorsuch Burford (1942–2004), American lawyer and politician Byron Burford (1920–2011), American painter Della Burford (born 1946), Canadian artist and writer Ephraim John Burford (1905–1997), English historian and writer George Burford (1875–?), American soccer coach Gordon Burford (1919–2010), Australian model engine designer and manufacturer Lolah Burford (died 2002), American writer Nathaniel Macon Burford (1824–1898), American politician Oliver Burford (born 1980), English cricketer Oliver Lambert Alan Burford (1860–1923), officer of the Royal Australian Navy Pamela Burford (born 1954.
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Burford?
The name Ciaran Burford combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Burford originates from English.
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