Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kian.
National Rank (2025)
#401
All-Time Peak Rank
#401 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
13,457
Unisex Distribution99.2% Boy / 0.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kian Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Kian
According to SSA data, Kian achieved its highest historical rank of #401 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 797 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 32.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 56 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+32.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record797Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
56Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:78
1980s:138
1990s:698
2000s:2,787
2010s:5,452
2020s:4,304
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKi-an
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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