Ciaran Maupin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Maupin — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Maupin 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 Maupin: Armistead Maupin (born 1944), American writer Audry Maupin (1972–1994), boyfriend of Florence Rey, involved in a 1994 shoot-out in Paris Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American musician Claudia Maupin (1936–2013), American murder victim David Maupin, American gallery director and co-founder of Lehmann Maupin Gallery Harry Maupin (1872–1952), baseball pitcher Keith Matthew Maupin (1983–2004), U.S. Army soldier Robert Lee Maupin (1918–1992), also known as Robert Beck or Iceberg Slim, author Simon Maupin (before 1625–1668), French architect Thomas Maupin (born 1938), American Buck Dancer 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: Maupin

French

Armistead Maupin (born 1944), American writer Audry Maupin (1972–1994), boyfriend of Florence Rey, involved in a 1994 shoot-out in Paris Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American musician Claudia Maupin (1936–2013), American murder victim David Maupin, American gallery director and co-founder of Lehmann Maupin Gallery Harry Maupin (1872–1952), baseball pitcher Keith Matthew Maupin (1983–2004), U.S. Army soldier Robert Lee Maupin (1918–1992), also known as Robert Beck or Iceberg Slim, author Simon Maupin (before 1625–1668), French architect Thomas Maupin (born 1938), American Buck Dancer

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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 Maupin

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 Maupin:

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Maupin?
The surname Maupin originates from French. Armistead Maupin (born 1944), American writer Audry Maupin (1972–1994), boyfriend of Florence Rey, involved in a 1994 shoot-out in Paris Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American musician Claudia Maupin (1936–2013), American murder victim David Maupin, American gallery director and co-founder of Lehmann Maupin Gallery Harry Maupin (1872–1952), baseball pitcher Keith Matthew Maupin (1983–2004), U.S. Army soldier Robert Lee Maupin (1918–1992), also known as Robert Beck or Iceberg Slim, author Simon Maupin (before 1625–1668), French architect Thomas Maupin (born 1938), American Buck Dancer
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Maupin?
The name Ciaran Maupin combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Maupin originates from French.
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