Kian Name Popularity and Statistics
Kian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kian?
Kian is spelled K-I-A-N. The name has 4 letters.
Kian Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#400
Recorded Births797
- Girls usage fell 2,039 places to #13,208 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2023.
- Boys usage rose 17 places to #400 and recorded 27 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 797 | #400 |
| 2024 | Boys | 770 | #417 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 732 | #428 |
| 2022 | Boys | 675 | #456 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 671 | #453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 659 | #451 |
| 2019 | Boys | 618 | #475 |
| 2018 | Boys | 675 | #446 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 676 | #453 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 608 | #498 |
| 2015 | Boys | 602 | #489 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 568 | #495 |
| 2013 | Boys | 441 | #582 |
| 2012 | Boys | 420 | #603 |
| 2011 | Boys | 408 | #604 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 436 | #580 |
| 2009 | Boys | 433 | #597 |
When Was Kian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
797 recorded births
National rank #400
2024 · Boys
770 recorded births
National rank #417
2023 · Boys
732 recorded births
National rank #428
2017 · Boys
676 recorded births
National rank #453
Where Kian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #120 | 7 |
| HI | #126 | 8 |
| NV | #201 | 15 |
| CA | #232 | 160 |
| MA | #274 | 21 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| NJ | #335 | 25 |
| WA | #336 | 22 |