Lian
Every Lian since 1957 — 5,705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lian
Lian is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #428 in 2025 with 752 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 5,705 American babies have been named Lian — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 794 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 Lian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lian 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 | 42 | #3,621 | 752 | #428 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,438 | 595 | #515 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,198 | 493 | #582 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,866 | 393 | #687 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,238 | 345 | #740 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,526 | 293 | #793 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,120 | 273 | #829 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,712 | 209 | #994 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,227 | 194 | #1,039 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,446 | 196 | #1,025 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,894 | 165 | #1,145 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,851 | 119 | #1,420 |
| 2013 | 47 | #3,388 | 110 | #1,488 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,831 | 79 | #1,855 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,750 | 71 | #1,957 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,930 | 57 | #2,279 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,634 | 43 | #2,827 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,673 | 26 | #3,998 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,040 | 30 | #3,565 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,355 | 23 | #4,174 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,023 | 13 | #6,085 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,875 | 12 | #6,374 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,180 | 14 | #5,438 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,559 | 14 | #5,294 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,568 | 12 | #5,888 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,368 | 8 | #7,900 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,119 | 7 | #7,477 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,185 | 5 | #8,959 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,981 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,743 | — | — |
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| 1965 | 6 | #6,198 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,076 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lian
- Lian Ross Singer · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lian in 2025?
Lian ranked #428 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 752 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lian?
5,705 babies have been named Lian in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lian most popular?
Lian peaked in 2025, when 794 newborns received the name.
Is Lian a boy or girl name?
Lian is used for both: about 20% of babies named Lian have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Lian rising or falling?
Lian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lian?
Well-known people named Lian include Lian Ross (singer).