Ciaran Quintana

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Quintana — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Quintana 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 Quintana: Quintana (castra), a street in a Roman camp Quintana Island, an Antarctic island Settlements, and administrative and political divisions Quintana Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil Quintana, Texas, United States Quintana (Hato Rey), a sector in Puerto Rico Quintana (Belmonte), a parish in Asturias, Spain Quintana, Álava, a concejo in the Basque Country in Spain Quintana (Madrid), a ward in Madrid, Spain Quintana de la Serena, municipality in Spain Quintana Roo, a state in Mexico Quintana y Congosto, a municipality in Spain Villarta-Quintana, a municipality in Spain Estadio Quintana Roo, a footb. 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: Quintana

Spanish

Quintana (castra), a street in a Roman camp Quintana Island, an Antarctic island Settlements, and administrative and political divisions Quintana Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil Quintana, Texas, United States Quintana (Hato Rey), a sector in Puerto Rico Quintana (Belmonte), a parish in Asturias, Spain Quintana, Álava, a concejo in the Basque Country in Spain Quintana (Madrid), a ward in Madrid, Spain Quintana de la Serena, municipality in Spain Quintana Roo, a state in Mexico Quintana y Congosto, a municipality in Spain Villarta-Quintana, a municipality in Spain Estadio Quintana Roo, a footb.

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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 Quintana

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 Quintana:

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Quintana?
The surname Quintana originates from Spanish. Quintana (castra), a street in a Roman camp Quintana Island, an Antarctic island Settlements, and administrative and political divisions Quintana Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil Quintana, Texas, United States Quintana (Hato Rey), a sector in Puerto Rico Quintana (Belmonte), a parish in Asturias, Spain Quintana, Álava, a concejo in the Basque Country in Spain Quintana (Madrid), a ward in Madrid, Spain Quintana de la Serena, municipality in Spain Quintana Roo, a state in Mexico Quintana y Congosto, a municipality in Spain Villarta-Quintana, a municipality in Spain Estadio Quintana Roo, a footb.
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Quintana?
The name Ciaran Quintana combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Quintana originates from Spanish.
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