Kien
Every Kien since 1982 — 530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kien
Kien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,653 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 530 American babies have been named Kien. Its peak came in 2024, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,653 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,146 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,732 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,019 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,563 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,155 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,897 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,676 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,704 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,185 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,383 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,548 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,868 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,568 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,771 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,984 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,466 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,755 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,751 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,704 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,531 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,277 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,874 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,713 |
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| 1985 | 7 | #5,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kien in 2025?
Kien ranked #6,653 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kien?
530 babies have been named Kien in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kien most popular?
Kien peaked in 2024, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Kien a boy or girl name?
Kien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kien rising or falling?
Kien has been roughly stable over the past decade.