Cian
Cian first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2007, when 181 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 148.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cian popular?
Steady Cian has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2007.
| 2020s | 793 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,413 | |
| 2000s | 1,184 | |
| 1990s | 260 | |
| 1980s | 59 | |
| 1970s | 15 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Cian mean?
Cian means “ancient” or “enduring” in Irish.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cian mean?
Cian means Ancient, enduring. Cian means “ancient” or “enduring” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Cian?
Cian is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Cian?
Cian is pronounced “KEE-un.”
Is Cian a boy or a girl name?
Cian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Cian a popular name right now?
Cian has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2007.
How popular is the name Cian?
In 2025, Cian ranked #1310 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cian most popular?
Cian was most popular in 2007, when about 181 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Cian?
Names similar to Cian include Ciaran, Eoin, Egan, Tadhg, Conall.
What names go well with Cian?
Irish names that pair well with Cian include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.