What does Cian mean?
Cian means “ancient”.
Cian is associated with the meaning “ancient”. It is recorded in Irish naming traditions.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Cian yet.
How popular is Cian?
United States · 2025Explore how often Cian is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,310 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Cian
- 148 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 28.7% More than 2024
Cian over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,310 | 148 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,530 | 115 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,441 | 126 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,375 | 136 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,268 | 150 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,461 | 118 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,394 | 127 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,264 | 145 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,156 | 163 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,210 | 156 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,192 | 155 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,207 | 152 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Cian
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Keenan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Ancient
Shares the recorded meaning “ancient” with Cian.
Liam
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Resolute protection
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Riley
Unisex- Meaning
- Rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin uncertain
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Rowan
Unisex- Meaning
- Rowan tree; little redhead
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Aiden
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Little and fiery
Shares an origin with Cian.
Quinn
Unisex- Meaning
- Descendant of Conn, chief leader, intelligence
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