Kian - A very unique male name
Kian at a glance
Kian is ranked #400 among boy baby names in 2025, with 770 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #400 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.
- Rank in 2025
- #400
- Births in 2025
- 770
- Peak year
- 2025 (#400)
- First appeared
- 1983
- Trend
- #453 in 2020 → #400 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,904 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (24 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,904 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kian peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 400.
Famous with this name
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Kian Lawley
Kian Talan
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Kian is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kian is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #133 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #849.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kian is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kian origin and meaning
Persian and Irish — two separate names
In Persian, Kian means 'king, realm'; as an Irish name it is a form of Cian, 'ancient'
Kian is a spelling shared by two unrelated names: a Persian name from the word for kings and dynasties, and the modern Irish respelling of Cian, 'ancient, enduring,' borne by Brian Boru's son-in-law in Irish legend. Both feed its American use, which began in 1983 and reached its peak in 2025.
Attested etymology
Kian is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Kian, pop culture references for the name Kian and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kian
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kian, sorted by popularity.
Kenny / Keegan / Kim / Ken / Kane / Keenan / Kayson / Kason / Kasen / Kyson /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 400 |
| 2024 | 417 |
| 2023 | 429 |
| 2022 | 461 |
| 2021 | 459 |
| 2020 | 453 |
| 2019 | 473 |
| 2018 | 450 |
| 2017 | 451 |
| 2016 | 497 |
| 2015 | 488 |
| 2014 | 505 |
| 2013 | 581 |
| 2012 | 602 |
| 2011 | 601 |
| 2010 | 583 |
| 2009 | 617 |
| 2008 | 606 |
| 2007 | 686 |
| 2006 | 716 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2004 | 723 |
| 2003 | 878 |
| 2002 | 853 |
| 2001 | 949 |
| 2000 | 954 |
| 1999 | 1149 |
| 1998 | 1340 |
| 1997 | 1144 |
| 1996 | 1246 |
| 1995 | 1500 |
| 1994 | 1933 |
| 1993 | 1660 |
| 1992 | 1988 |
| 1991 | 1737 |
| 1990 | 1810 |
| 1983 | 2418 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 133 |
| Hawaii | 136 |
| Nevada | 210 |
| California | 233 |
| Massachusetts | 280 |
| New Jersey | 341 |
| Washington | 344 |
| Connecticut | 350 |
| Virginia | 359 |
| New York | 365 |
| Florida | 371 |
| Georgia | 421 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Maryland | 425 |
| Indiana | 443 |
| Texas | 446 |
| Kansas | 450 |
| Illinois | 453 |
| Arizona | 454 |
| Minnesota | 463 |
| Pennsylvania | 469 |
| Nebraska | 473 |
| Michigan | 473 |
| Ohio | 487 |
| Utah | 499 |
| Colorado | 520 |
| Tennessee | 538 |
| Iowa | 544 |
| Alabama | 548 |
| Oregon | 566 |
| Missouri | 580 |
| Wisconsin | 656 |
| Kentucky | 670 |
| South Carolina | 706 |
| Oklahoma | 757 |
| Louisiana | 849 |
Even more about Kian
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kian a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kian?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KEE-un · /ˈkiːən/
Around the world
- Kian (Persian) — A Persian name associated with kings
- Cian (Irish) — The original Irish name behind the other source
Spellings and nicknames
- Cian — The Irish spelling
- Keon — A different name sharing sounds
- Kyan — Respelling
Famous bearers
- Kian Egan — Irish singer with the group Westlife (b. 1980) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Short, strong and genuinely multicultural, with royal Persian roots and Irish legend both behind the same two syllables.
Worth knowing
- People will not know which Kian you mean — Persian or Irish — and will often spell it Cian or Keon.
- Misheard as Kieran, Keanu or Ian.
