Boy Name

Kearney

"Dark-haired in Irish; derived from Cearnach meaning dark or dusky"

About the Name Kearney

Meaning

Dark-haired in Irish; derived from Cearnach meaning dark or dusky

Origin

Irish

Gender

Boy

First Letter

K

Kearney is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Dark-haired in Irish; derived from Cearnach meaning dark or dusky" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Irish names.

Popularity Over Time

#50
1950
#16
1960
#5
1970
#5
1980
#12
1990
#35
2000
#11
2010
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2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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