Kyan
Kyan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern variant; possibly derived from Ryan ('little king'), Kian ('ancient'), or Cyan ('blue').
Origin and history
Kyan is a modern name variant, often created as an alternative spelling of Ryan, Kian, or Cyan. It gained traction in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it remains a moderately given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,786 babies in the United States have been named Kyan since 1880. It ranks #2072 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1431.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- FL (9 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,610 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,522 |
| 2020-2029 | 506 |
Famous people named Kyan
- Kyan Douglas: Television Personality, Stylist
Fun facts
- Kyan saw an increase in U.S. usage during the early 2000s alongside names featuring the vibrant 'y' sound.