Ciaran Lotz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Lotz — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Lotz 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 Lotz: Anne Graham Lotz (born 1948), American evangelist Amanda D. Lotz, American educator and scholar Caity Lotz (born 1986), American actress Christian Lotz (born 1970), German-American philosopher Denton Lotz (1939–2019), American pastor Deon Lotz (born 1964), South African actor Dick Lotz (born 1942), American golfer Gernot Lotz (born 1967), German architect Hans Lotz (1947–2021), Australian hammer thrower Heinrich Lotz (1905–1982), German engineer Ingrid Lotz (born 1934), German discus thrower Irmgard Flügge-Lotz (1903–1974), German mathematician and engineer Jack Lotz (1933–2020), American wres. 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: Lotz

English

Anne Graham Lotz (born 1948), American evangelist Amanda D. Lotz, American educator and scholar Caity Lotz (born 1986), American actress Christian Lotz (born 1970), German-American philosopher Denton Lotz (1939–2019), American pastor Deon Lotz (born 1964), South African actor Dick Lotz (born 1942), American golfer Gernot Lotz (born 1967), German architect Hans Lotz (1947–2021), Australian hammer thrower Heinrich Lotz (1905–1982), German engineer Ingrid Lotz (born 1934), German discus thrower Irmgard Flügge-Lotz (1903–1974), German mathematician and engineer Jack Lotz (1933–2020), American wres.

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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 Lotz

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 Lotz:

11
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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.
When was Ciaran most popular?
The name Ciaran reached its peak popularity during the 1995s.
What is the origin of the surname Lotz?
The surname Lotz originates from English. Anne Graham Lotz (born 1948), American evangelist Amanda D. Lotz, American educator and scholar Caity Lotz (born 1986), American actress Christian Lotz (born 1970), German-American philosopher Denton Lotz (1939–2019), American pastor Deon Lotz (born 1964), South African actor Dick Lotz (born 1942), American golfer Gernot Lotz (born 1967), German architect Hans Lotz (1947–2021), Australian hammer thrower Heinrich Lotz (1905–1982), German engineer Ingrid Lotz (born 1934), German discus thrower Irmgard Flügge-Lotz (1903–1974), German mathematician and engineer Jack Lotz (1933–2020), American wres.
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Lotz?
The name Ciaran Lotz combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Lotz originates from English.
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