The first name Cian
A boy’s name.
1 syllable Male
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 126 boys were named Cian, making it the 338th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2010, with 233 births (#211).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Cian with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Cian at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 148 boys born in the United States were named Cian, the 1,310th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2007, when 181 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Nicknames and spellings
Other spellings and forms
Famous people named Cian
4 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Empress Dowager Ci'anDowager empress of China (1837-1881)
- Cian UijtdebroeksBelgian cyclist, born 2003
- Cian ShieldsBritish racing driver, born 2005
- Cian BolgerFootballer, born 1992
Questions
- How popular is the name Cian?
- In 2025, 126 boys born in England and Wales were named Cian, ranking 338th. Its peak was 2010, with 233 births.
- Is Cian a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 3,751 US babies named Cian since 1880 were boys.
- When was Cian most popular?
- 2007 in the United States, when 181 babies were named Cian, its highest rank at 1,039th.
- What are other spellings of Cian?
- Kian.