Cian
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningancient · Irish
- US rank
- #1,310
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,038 in 2007
148 babies were named Cian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 150 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,547 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cian, 148 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCian first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #1,038.
- Then vs nowCian is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 28,490 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,547.
- TrendCian has climbed 150 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,310. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCian is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #555, followed by New Jersey (#576) and Virginia (#727). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningIn Irish, Cian means “ancient”. Our records link it to Celtic Gaelic, Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Cian
Cian is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “ancient”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Cian for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 45 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #1,038 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,310, with 148 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 315,457 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,910 boys |
| 2000s | 59 | 16,949 boys |
| 2010s | 75 | 13,303 boys |
| 2020s | 77 | 13,072 boys |
Other spellings of Cian
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
- Unisex name: Kerry · land of Ciar's people
Questions about the name Cian
What does the name Cian mean?
Cian means “ancient” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Cian?
Cian has Celtic Gaelic, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Cian a boy or girl name?
Cian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cian?
Cian ranked #1,310 for US boys in 2025, given to 148 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#1,038).