Kyan
- US rank
- #2,020
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #587 in 2004
74 babies were named Kyan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 597 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kyan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,095 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kyan, 74 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kyan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKyan first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2004, when it ranked #587. Today it's #2,020, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKyan is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 23,095.
- TrendKyan has slipped 597 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,020. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKyan is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #853. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Kyan
Kyan is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Kyan for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 43 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #587 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,020, with 74 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,764,706 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 199,203 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 2000s | 80 | 12,491 boys |
| 2010s | 81 | 12,382 boys |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,485 boys |
Other spellings of Kyan
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kyan
What is the origin of the name Kyan?
Kyan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kyan a boy or girl name?
Kyan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kyan?
Kyan ranked #2,020 for US boys in 2025, given to 74 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#587).