Kian
A male given name from Irish, anglicized spelling of Cian.
Every Kian since 1970 — 13,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kian
Kian is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #401 in 2025 with 797 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 13,568 American babies have been named Kian. Its peak came in 2025, when 803 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,101 | 797 | #401 |
| 2024 | — | — | 770 | #417 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,727 | 732 | #428 |
| 2022 | — | — | 675 | #456 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,534 | 671 | #453 |
| 2020 | — | — | 659 | #451 |
| 2019 | — | — | 618 | #475 |
| 2018 | — | — | 675 | #447 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,076 | 676 | #453 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,631 | 608 | #498 |
| 2015 | — | — | 602 | #489 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,853 | 568 | #495 |
| 2013 | — | — | 441 | #582 |
| 2012 | — | — | 420 | #603 |
| 2011 | — | — | 408 | #606 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,510 | 436 | #580 |
| 2009 | — | — | 433 | #597 |
| 2008 | — | — | 412 | #608 |
| 2007 | — | — | 357 | #671 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,697 | 309 | #708 |
| 2005 | — | — | 288 | #711 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,504 | 264 | #722 |
| 2003 | — | — | 199 | #869 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,850 | 193 | #861 |
| 2001 | — | — | 171 | #915 |
| 2000 | — | — | 161 | #945 |
| 1995 | — | — | 65 | #1,483 |
| 1990 | — | — | 41 | #1,887 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,705 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,743 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,767 | 12 | #3,158 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kian mean?
A male given name from Irish, anglicized spelling of Cian.
How popular is the name Kian in 2025?
Kian ranked #401 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 797 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kian?
13,568 babies have been named Kian in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kian most popular?
Kian peaked in 2025, when 803 newborns received the name.
Is Kian a boy or girl name?
Kian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kian rising or falling?
Kian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.