Shian Name Popularity and Statistics
Shian is predominantly used for girls. 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 Shian?
Shian is spelled S-H-I-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Shian Popularity in 2009
Rank#15,242
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage fell 7,133 places to #15,242 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2008.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1985 through 2009. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2008 | Girls | 15 | #8,109 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 17 | #7,394 |
| 2006 | Girls | 11 | #9,901 |
| 2005 | Girls | 13 | #8,330 |
| 2004 | Girls | 17 | #6,768 |
| 2003 | Girls | 24 | #5,092 |
| 2002 | Girls | 17 | #6,392 |
| 2001 | Girls | 26 | #4,564 |
| 2000 | Girls | 30 | #4,079 |
| 1999 | Girls | 16 | #6,191 |
| 1998 | Girls | 41 | #3,068 |
| 1997 | Girls | 31 | #3,626 |
| 1996 | Girls | 31 | #3,569 |
| 1995 | Girls | 32 | #3,422 |
| 1994 | Girls | 18 | #5,249 |
| 1993 | Girls | 16 | #5,673 |
| 1992 | Girls | 15 | #6,008 |
| 1991 | Girls | 12 | #6,976 |
| 1990 | Girls | 6 | #11,409 |
| 1989 | Girls | 6 | #10,847 |
| 1987 | Girls | 6 | #9,825 |
| 1985 | Girls | 6 | #9,307 |
When Was Shian 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.
1998 · Girls
41 recorded births
National rank #3,068
1995 · Girls
32 recorded births
National rank #3,422
1997 · Girls
31 recorded births
National rank #3,626
1996 · Girls
31 recorded births
National rank #3,569
Where Shian Ranked Highest in 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,532 | 5 |