How Many People Are Named Cian?

Complete statistics for the name Cian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cian
Very Rare
Irish

Cian, an Irish name meaning 'ancient', is very rare, with only 1 in 92,776 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,557 people in the US! It's a modern name, with most folks named Cian being under 30.

~3,557
Living in US
1 in 92,776
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ancient
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Adventurous
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, always striving to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,557
Worldwide Bearers
#47,192
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
76
🇵🇭 Philippines
68
🇹🇭 Thailand
66
🇨🇦 Canada
41
🇿🇦 South Africa
34
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
34
🇳🇿 New Zealand
26
🇧🇷 Brazil
18
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
18
🇮🇹 Italy
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,530 (99%)
♀ Female
27 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
3,401
Would be under 30 (94%)
201
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,602 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cian Through the Generations

Cian reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 186 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 3,557 people named Cian living in the US, with 3,401 under 30 years old, making it a truly contemporary choice. The average age of someone named Cian is 15, indicating that the name is still gaining traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 388
New York 357
Massachusetts 220
Pennsylvania 164
Texas 149
Florida 130
Illinois 105
New Jersey 84
Colorado 56
Washington 55

✨ Similar Names to Cian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cian's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Cian

How Many People Have the Name Cian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,557 people in the United States currently share the name Cian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,776 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cian a Common or Rare Name?

Cian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cian Mean?

Cian means "ancient" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cian in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Cian Most Popular?

The name Cian reached peak popularity in 2007, with 186 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cian?

Approximately 3,557 people named Cian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,602. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,776 Americans.

Is Cian a rare name?

Cian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,776 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cian mean?

Cian means "ancient" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Cian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Cian are male and 1% are female.

When was Cian most popular?

Cian peaked in 2007 with 186 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,557
All-Time Births3,602
1 in X1 in 92,776
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2007
World Rank#47,192
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.