How Many People Are Named Cyan?
Complete statistics for the name Cyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cyan is a very rare name, with only 1,459 people named Cyan living in the US today, which makes it 1 in 226,248. It peaked in 1998 with 98 births and most Cyan bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 7 is traditionally linked to introspection, spiritual seeking, and a deep inner wisdom. People connected to this number tend to be analytical thinkers who value solitude and are drawn to understanding the deeper meaning of things.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,473 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cyan Through the Generations
The name Cyan has a unique story, with a peak in popularity in 1998 when 98 babies were named it. Today, there are 1,459 people named Cyan in the US, but only 1,431 are under 30, showing a trend of slowly declining interest. The gap between the all-time births and current living bearers is significant, indicating a drop-off in recent years. This name remains predominantly modern, with 97% of Cyan bearers being under 30, making it a truly contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cyan's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Cyan
How Many People Have the Name Cyan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,459 people in the United States currently share the name Cyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 226,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cyan a Common or Rare Name?
Cyan 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 Cyan Mean?
Cyan means "A blue-green color, referring to the shade between blue and green" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cyan in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.
When Was Cyan Most Popular?
The name Cyan reached peak popularity in 1998, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Cyan?
Approximately 1,459 people named Cyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,473. That works out to roughly 1 in 226,248 Americans.
Is Cyan a rare name?
Cyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 226,248 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cyan mean?
Cyan means "A blue-green color, referring to the shade between blue and green" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Cyan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Cyan are male and 74% are female.
When was Cyan most popular?
Cyan peaked in 1998 with 98 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.