How Many People Are Named Shiyan?

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

Shiyan
Very Rare
Chinese

Shiyan means 'to challenge' in Chinese, making it a name for someone bold and brave. Only 30 people named Shiyan live in the US today, which is just 1 in 11,128,805 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority of Shiyan's are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~30
Living in US
1 in 11,128,805
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To challenge
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Bold Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

116,406
Worldwide Bearers
#8,857
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
111,360
🇸🇬 Singapore
2,310
🇹🇼 Taiwan
1,823
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
572
🇮🇳 India
63
🇺🇸 United States
60
🇹🇭 Thailand
54
🇮🇷 Iran
51
🇰🇭 Cambodia
38
🇨🇦 Canada
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
30 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
24
Would be under 30 (80%)
6
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 30 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
33
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
79
International
99

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

📜 Shiyan Through the Generations

Shiyan has been a name that's seen steady growth since its peak in 1996 when 6 babies were given this name. Today, there are 30 people named Shiyan living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This distribution suggests that Shiyan is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations, maintaining its status as a fresh and contemporary choice.

✨ Similar Names to Shiyan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shiyan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Shiyan

How Many People Have the Name Shiyan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 30 people in the United States currently share the name Shiyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,128,805 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shiyan a Common or Rare Name?

Shiyan 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 Shiyan Mean?

Shiyan means "to challenge" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shiyan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shiyan Most Popular?

The name Shiyan reached peak popularity in 1996, with 6 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 Shiyan?

Approximately 30 people named Shiyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 30. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,128,805 Americans.

Is Shiyan a rare name?

Shiyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,128,805 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shiyan mean?

Shiyan means "to challenge" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Shiyan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shiyan are male and 100% are female.

When was Shiyan most popular?

Shiyan peaked in 1996 with 6 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 US30
All-Time Births30
1 in X1 in 11,128,805
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1996
World Rank#8,857
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.