Cian
Every Cian since 1976 — 3,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cian
Cian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,310 in 2025 with 148 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 3,751 American babies have been named Cian. Its peak came in 2007, when 186 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Cian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cian 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 | — | — | 148 | #1,310 |
| 2024 | — | — | 115 | #1,530 |
| 2023 | — | — | 126 | #1,441 |
| 2022 | — | — | 136 | #1,375 |
| 2021 | — | — | 150 | #1,268 |
| 2020 | — | — | 118 | #1,461 |
| 2019 | — | — | 127 | #1,394 |
| 2018 | — | — | 145 | #1,264 |
| 2017 | — | — | 163 | #1,156 |
| 2016 | — | — | 156 | #1,210 |
| 2015 | — | — | 155 | #1,192 |
| 2014 | — | — | 152 | #1,207 |
| 2013 | — | — | 130 | #1,322 |
| 2012 | — | — | 142 | #1,244 |
| 2011 | — | — | 114 | #1,441 |
| 2010 | — | — | 129 | #1,324 |
| 2009 | — | — | 139 | #1,266 |
| 2008 | — | — | 153 | #1,170 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,226 | 181 | #1,039 |
| 2006 | — | — | 140 | #1,195 |
| 2005 | — | — | 120 | #1,283 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,876 | 117 | #1,281 |
| 2003 | — | — | 103 | #1,336 |
| 2002 | — | — | 80 | #1,547 |
| 2001 | — | — | 82 | #1,484 |
| 2000 | — | — | 69 | #1,668 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,777 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,048 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,386 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,642 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cian in 2025?
Cian ranked #1,310 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 148 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cian?
3,751 babies have been named Cian in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cian most popular?
Cian peaked in 2007, when 186 newborns received the name.
Is Cian a boy or girl name?
Cian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cian rising or falling?
Cian has been roughly stable over the past decade.