Lyan
Every Lyan since 1992 — 747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyan
Lyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,588 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 747 American babies have been named Lyan — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 80 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 Lyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyan 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 | #14,248 | 51 | #2,588 |
| 2024 | — | — | 47 | #2,777 |
| 2023 | — | — | 57 | #2,408 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,894 | 65 | #2,228 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,741 | 75 | #1,991 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,949 | 54 | #2,428 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,022 | 60 | #2,303 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,933 | 44 | #2,778 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,309 | 46 | #2,700 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,436 | 32 | #3,492 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,647 | 22 | #4,487 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,991 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,057 | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,412 | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,312 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,989 | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,437 | 5 | #13,715 |
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| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,805 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,906 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,657 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,719 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyan in 2025?
Lyan ranked #2,588 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyan?
747 babies have been named Lyan in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyan most popular?
Lyan peaked in 2021, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Lyan a boy or girl name?
Lyan is used for both: about 15% of babies named Lyan have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Lyan rising or falling?
Lyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.