Boy nameCurrently #416 in the USSteady
Kian
//ˈkiən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kian's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kian |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 109 |
| 1997 | 102 |
| 1998 | 96 |
| 1999 | 124 |
| 2000 | 161 |
| 2001 | 171 |
| 2002 | 198 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 271 |
| 2005 | 288 |
| 2006 | 314 |
| 2007 | 357 |
| 2008 | 412 |
| 2009 | 433 |
| 2010 | 441 |
| 2011 | 408 |
| 2012 | 420 |
| 2013 | 441 |
| 2014 | 574 |
| 2015 | 602 |
| 2016 | 612 |
| 2017 | 682 |
| 2018 | 675 |
| 2019 | 618 |
| 2020 | 658 |
| 2021 | 676 |
| 2022 | 675 |
| 2023 | 740 |
| 2024 | 765 |
Kian through the decades
- Kian peaked in 2024, when 765 babies were named Kian in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kian has risen 64% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kian currently ranks #416 in the US and is holding steady.