What origin is the name Kildare?

Kildare comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kildare a popular name?

Kildare is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Kildare?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kildare — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kildare

Q: Is Kildare a rare name?

Yes. Kildare does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kildare

Kildare

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Kildare is an irish boy's name meaning "Of Irish origin, this name literally refers to someone originating from County Kildare in the eastern part of Ireland.".

Parents who choose Kildare pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Of Irish origin, this name literally refers to someone originating from County Kildare in the eastern part of Ireland.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Irish origin, this name literally refers to someone originating from County Kildare in the eastern part of Ireland.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kildare

Very rare in US records

What does Kildare mean?

Kildare is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Of Irish origin, this name literally refers to someone originating from County Kildare in the eastern part of Ireland.".