boy name
Lian
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#428 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Lian in the US, 1880–2025
Lian first appears in US records in 1984. It peaked in 2025, when 752 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 752.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lian popular?
Near its peak Lian is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 2,871 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,473 | |
| 2000s | 195 | |
| 1990s | 35 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lian a boy or a girl name?
Lian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lian a popular name right now?
Lian is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Lian?
In 2025, Lian ranked #428 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lian most popular?
Lian was most popular in 2025, when about 752 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.