Ciaran Hamilton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Hamilton — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Hamilton is a name combining Celtic origins, bringing together "little dark one" (Ciaran) with "from Hamilton" (Hamilton). 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 Hamilton from a place name in Leicestershire, England. The Hamilton family became one of the most powerful noble families in Scotland. 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: Hamilton

Meaning: from Hamilton

English

From a place name in Leicestershire, England. The Hamilton family became one of the most powerful noble families in Scotland.

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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

Variants of the surname Hamilton: Hamiltan Hamelton

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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.
How common is the name Ciaran Hamilton?
The first name Ciaran is shared by approximately 200K people worldwide. The surname Hamilton is among the most recognizable in its region of origin.
Where is the name Ciaran most common?
The name Ciaran is most prevalent in Ireland and surrounding regions.
When was Ciaran most popular?
The name Ciaran reached its peak popularity during the 1995s.
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