Kian
5 countries#202 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
18,882 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #147 · peaked in 2014 with 1,306 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
16,936 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #202 · peaked in 2007 with 1,126 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
13,568 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 2025 with 803 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,574 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #144 · peaked in 2014 with 142 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
372 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #169 · peaked in 2014 with 41 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
308 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #1419 · peaked in 2022 with 24 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Kian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #68 | — |
| 2003 | #57 | ↑11 |
| 2004 | #61 | ↓4 |
| 2005 | #63 | ↓2 |
| 2006 | #69 | ↓6 |
| 2007 | #67 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #67 | — |
| 2009 | #71 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #72 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #81 | ↓9 |
| 2012 | #89 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #95 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #54 | ↑41 |
| 2015 | #98 | ↓44 |
| 2016 | #125 | ↓27 |
| 2017 | #143 | ↓18 |
| 2018 | #158 | ↓15 |
| 2019 | #185 | ↓27 |
| 2020 | #177 | ↑8 |
| 2021 | #202 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Kian
Is Kian a popular name?
Yes — Kian currently ranks #202 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Kian more common for boys or girls?
Kian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Kian most popular?
Kian peaked in 2007 in England & Wales, with 1,126 recorded births that year.
Is Kian rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Kian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #552 in 1996 to #202 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Kian?
At least 32,758 babies have been recorded with the name Kian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kian?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Kian include Marcelo, Kashton, Kylo, Bradley.
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