Lian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lian is a Chinese name meaning 'lotus' or 'to connect'. It has evolved from its roots in Classical Chinese to modern Mandarin. The name is often associated with beauty and elegance, reflecting the characteristics of the lotus flower. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Lian is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Lian has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9270th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3700th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 820th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9563rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6810th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5491st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lian"
Pronunciation
/liˈæn/
Origin
Chinese
Etymology
The name Lian is derived from the Chinese characters '莲', meaning 'lotus', or '连', meaning 'to connect' or 'to link'.
Meaning
lotus, connect
Language Evolution
Lian (modern Mandarin), Lian (Classical Chinese)
Historical Usage
The name Lian has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Chinese-speaking populations and in Western countries as a unique and elegant name.
Variants & Derivatives
Liana, Lianjie, Lianhua
Modern Popularity & Image
Lian is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with grace and beauty, largely due to its meaning related to the lotus flower.
Famous People
Lian Ross (singer), Lian Hearn (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lian"
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 "Lian"
"Lian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9270th of 16616 | 40 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3700th of 24088 | 402 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 820th of 23106 | 3,382 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9775th of 12526 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9563rd of 19264 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6810th of 27321 | 177 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5491st of 35406 | 364 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3825th of 30306 | 476 |
Regional Popularity of "Lian" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
49.40% 2551st/5164 |
37.84% 2767th/7313 |
35.59% 2656th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.93% 1073rd/3984 |
15.69% 704th/4487 |
11.68% 797th/6822 |
12.24% 768th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lian" 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) |
- | - | - |
83.08% 5248th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
56.89% 2938th/5164 |
77.22% 5647th/7313 |
56.14% 4190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
57.21% 2567th/4487 |
56.89% 3881st/6822 |
47.74% 2996th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lian" 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.