Cian
5 countries#333 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,838 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #105 · peaked in 2010 with 295 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,239 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #333 · peaked in 2010 with 233 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,751 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #1310 · peaked in 2007 with 186 births
Most common in: California, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
897 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #72 · peaked in 2016 with 60 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
702 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2025 with 37 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
85 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2012 with 12 births
Most common in: Côtes-d'Armor
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Cian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #196 | — |
| 2003 | #194 | ↑2 |
| 2004 | #177 | ↑17 |
| 2005 | #187 | ↓10 |
| 2006 | #196 | ↓9 |
| 2007 | #216 | ↓20 |
| 2008 | #214 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #235 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #211 | ↑24 |
| 2011 | #248 | ↓37 |
| 2012 | #265 | ↓17 |
| 2013 | #248 | ↑17 |
| 2014 | #269 | ↓21 |
| 2015 | #309 | ↓40 |
| 2016 | #308 | ↑1 |
| 2017 | #336 | ↓28 |
| 2018 | #328 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #359 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #340 | ↑19 |
| 2021 | #333 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Cian
Is Cian a popular name?
Yes — Cian currently ranks #333 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Cian more common for boys or girls?
Cian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Cian most popular?
Cian peaked in 2010 in England & Wales, with 233 recorded births that year.
Is Cian rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Cian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #354 in 1996 to #333 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Cian?
At least 9,674 babies have been recorded with the name Cian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Cian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cian?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Cian include Nova, Roan, Coleman, Giovani.
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