Unisex nameCurrently #514 in the USRising
Lian
//ˈljɑn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lian'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.
Lian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lian |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 75 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 90 |
| 2012 | 120 |
| 2013 | 157 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 242 |
| 2017 | 244 |
| 2018 | 250 |
| 2019 | 308 |
| 2020 | 336 |
| 2021 | 395 |
| 2022 | 431 |
| 2023 | 517 |
| 2024 | 626 |
Lian through the decades
- Lian peaked in 2024, when 626 babies were named Lian in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lian has risen 310% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lian currently ranks #514 in the US and is on the rise.