Ciaran Clifton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Clifton — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Clifton 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 Clifton: Clifton is a surname. Clifton (1817 cricketer), English cricketer Allie Clifton (born 1988), American journalist Arthur Clifton (1771–1869), British soldier Bernie Clifton (born 1936), British comedian Bill Clifton (born 1931), American musician Brian Clifton (footballer) (1934–2020), English footballer who played for Southampton and Grimsby Town Chad Clifton (born 1976), offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers football team Chas S. Clifton (born 1951), American academic Chester Victor Clifton Jr. 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: Clifton

English

Clifton is a surname. Clifton (1817 cricketer), English cricketer Allie Clifton (born 1988), American journalist Arthur Clifton (1771–1869), British soldier Bernie Clifton (born 1936), British comedian Bill Clifton (born 1931), American musician Brian Clifton (footballer) (1934–2020), English footballer who played for Southampton and Grimsby Town Chad Clifton (born 1976), offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers football team Chas S. Clifton (born 1951), American academic Chester Victor Clifton Jr.

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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 Clifton

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 Clifton:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Clifton?
The surname Clifton originates from English. Clifton is a surname. Clifton (1817 cricketer), English cricketer Allie Clifton (born 1988), American journalist Arthur Clifton (1771–1869), British soldier Bernie Clifton (born 1936), British comedian Bill Clifton (born 1931), American musician Brian Clifton (footballer) (1934–2020), English footballer who played for Southampton and Grimsby Town Chad Clifton (born 1976), offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers football team Chas S. Clifton (born 1951), American academic Chester Victor Clifton Jr.
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Clifton?
The name Ciaran Clifton combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Clifton originates from English.
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