Kian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kian is an Irish name derived from 'Cian', meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It has evolved from its Gaelic roots and gained modern popularity in the 21st century. The name is often associated with positive traits such as youthfulness and vitality. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Kian is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kian has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4431st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2108th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 730th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 460th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22968th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18713th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kian"
Pronunciation
/kiːən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Kian is derived from the Irish name 'Cian', which means 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It has roots in the Gaelic language.
Meaning
ancient, enduring
Language Evolution
Cian, Kian
Historical Usage
Kian has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and appealing name.
Variants & Derivatives
Cian, Kyan, Kean
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kian is perceived as a trendy and attractive name, often associated with youthfulness and vitality.
Famous People
Kian Lawley - American YouTuber and actor, Kian Egan - Irish singer and member of the band Westlife
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kian"
"Kian" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4431st of 10718 | 87 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2108th of 16616 | 511 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 730th of 24088 | 4,368 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 460th of 23106 | 7,687 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14676th of 27321 | 42 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22968th of 35406 | 27 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18713th of 30306 | 31 |
Regional Popularity of "Kian" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
45.65% 2043rd/4475 |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
21.86% 1381st/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.87% 773rd/4582 |
14.37% 742nd/5164 |
13.59% 994th/7313 |
7.12% 531st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.43% 535th/3984 |
9.61% 431st/4487 |
8.05% 549th/6822 |
5.78% 363rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kian" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.