Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lian.
National Rank (2025)
#428
All-Time Peak Rank
#428 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
4,579
Unisex Distribution80.3% Boy / 19.7% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Lian Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Lian
According to SSA data, Lian achieved its highest historical rank of #428 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 752 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 355.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 26 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+355.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record752Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
26Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:5
1990s:35
2000s:195
2010s:1,473
2020s:2,871
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLian
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 L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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