boys' name · peaked 2007

Cian

Every Cian since 1976 — 3,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,310
among boys
Babies in 2025
148
named Cian
Peak year
2007
186 babies
All-time total
3,751
since 1976

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.

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