Kian
Kian is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Ancient or enduring (Gaelic); king or realm (Persian).
Origin and history
Kian is a given name with dual linguistic roots, functioning both as a modern Anglicization of the Irish name Cían and as a transliteration of the traditional Persian name Kian. In the United States, it gained steady popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a short, contemporary choice. It remains popular today for its soft, melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal.
Popularity in the United States
13,457 babies in the United States have been named Kian since 1880. It ranks #1023 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #433.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.8 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- WA (4 %)
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 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 138 |
| 1990-2000 | 698 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,787 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,452 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,304 |
Famous people named Kian
- Kian Egan: Singer, Songwriter
- Kian Lawley: YouTuber, Actor
Fun facts
- Kian evolved independently in Ireland as a variant of Cian and in Iran as a classic Persian name.
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage in the United States starting in the late 1990s.