Boy nameCurrently #4,131 in the USSteady
Kien
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kien'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.
Kien's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kien |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Kien through the decades
- Kien peaked in 2024, when 26 babies were named Kien in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kien has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kien currently ranks #4,131 in the US and is holding steady.