Cian
Cian is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Ancient or enduring.
Origin and history
Cian is a traditional Irish male name derived from the Old Gaelic word for ancient or enduring. It is prominent in Irish mythology, where Cian is the father of Lugh of the Long Arm. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage as part of the broader interest in traditional Irish names.
Popularity in the United States
3,724 babies in the United States have been named Cian since 1880. It ranks #2093 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1197.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.4 %)
- NY (18 %)
- MA (11 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 260 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,184 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,413 |
| 2020-2029 | 793 |
Famous people named Cian
- Cian Healy: Rugby Player
- Cian O'Connor: Equestrian, Athlete
Fun facts
- In Irish mythology, Cian was a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the father of the hero Lugh.
- While commonly pronounced with two syllables in the U.S. (KEE-an), it is often pronounced as a single syllable (KEEN) in Ireland.