How Many People Are Named Cyan?

Complete statistics for the name Cyan in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Cyan
Very Rare
1,473
Estimated People
1 in 224,033
1 in X Americans
1998
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
376 (26%)
♀ Female
1,097 (74%)
26%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 18

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 121
Colorado 16
Florida 13
Illinois 7
Michigan 7
New Jersey 7
New York 56
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 68
Virginia 5
Washington 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Cyan

How Many People Have the Name Cyan in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,473 people in the United States currently share the name Cyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 224,033 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Cyan a Common or Rare Name?

Cyan is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Cyan Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Cyan are covered in full on the Cyan name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Cyan Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Cyan in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female. Cyan leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Cyan Most Popular?

The name Cyan reached peak popularity in 1998, with 98 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Cyan Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Cyan across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cyan?

Approximately 1,473 people in the United States share the name Cyan, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Cyan a rare name?

Cyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 224,033 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cyan mean?

The meaning and origin of Cyan is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Cyan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Cyan are male and 74% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Cyan most popular?

The name Cyan reached its peak in 1998, with 98 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,473
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 224,033
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year1998
Male %26%
Female %74%

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