Kyan
Every Kyan since 1974 — 3,955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyan
Kyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,029 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,955 American babies have been named Kyan. Its peak came in 2004, when 404 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyan 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 | 5 | #16,220 | 74 | #2,029 |
| 2024 | — | — | 81 | #1,945 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,374 | 82 | #1,920 |
| 2022 | — | — | 61 | #2,339 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,451 | 87 | #1,807 |
| 2020 | — | — | 121 | #1,433 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,770 | 123 | #1,428 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,207 | 111 | #1,535 |
| 2017 | — | — | 133 | #1,344 |
| 2016 | — | — | 157 | #1,206 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,542 | 153 | #1,207 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,565 | 137 | #1,298 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,663 | 151 | #1,191 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,867 | 169 | #1,104 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,818 | 199 | #985 |
| 2010 | — | — | 189 | #1,029 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,535 | 168 | #1,101 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,246 | 209 | #961 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,808 | 181 | #1,045 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,064 | 216 | #901 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,567 | 293 | #701 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,147 | 379 | #588 |
| 2003 | — | — | 86 | #1,507 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,907 | 32 | #2,919 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,811 | 26 | #3,373 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,399 | 20 | #4,008 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,982 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,693 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyan in 2025?
Kyan ranked #2,029 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyan?
3,955 babies have been named Kyan in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyan most popular?
Kyan peaked in 2004, when 404 newborns received the name.
Is Kyan a boy or girl name?
Kyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyan rising or falling?
Kyan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.