Lian
4 countries#428 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,705 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #428 · peaked in 2025 with 794 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
245 births recorded 1979–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 19 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
238 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2021 with 19 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
92 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 2021 with 15 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 1979–1983 · peaked in 1979 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4105 | — |
| 2007 | #3511 | ↑594 |
| 2008 | #3921 | ↓410 |
| 2009 | #2800 | ↑1121 |
| 2010 | #2262 | ↑538 |
| 2011 | #1947 | ↑315 |
| 2012 | #1849 | ↑98 |
| 2013 | #1483 | ↑366 |
| 2014 | #1414 | ↑69 |
| 2015 | #1141 | ↑273 |
| 2016 | #1022 | ↑119 |
| 2017 | #1036 | ↓14 |
| 2018 | #992 | ↑44 |
| 2019 | #826 | ↑166 |
| 2020 | #792 | ↑34 |
| 2021 | #740 | ↑52 |
| 2022 | #686 | ↑54 |
| 2023 | #582 | ↑104 |
| 2024 | #512 | ↑70 |
| 2025 | #428 | ↑84 |
Frequently asked questions about Lian
Is Lian a popular name?
Yes — Lian currently ranks #428 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lian more common for boys or girls?
Lian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lian most popular?
Lian peaked in 2025 in United States, with 794 recorded births that year.
Is Lian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6315 in 1984 to #428 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lian?
At least 6,042 babies have been recorded with the name Lian across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lian appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lian include Isaias, Tadeo, Nehemiah, Pablo.
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