BoyIrish origin

Cian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

An ancient name meaning enduring one, timeless and steadfast.

Origin
Irish
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1461
Peak
#1039 in 2007

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1976: #574719761980: #564119801990: #504819902000: #166820002005: #128320052010: #132420102015: #119720152020: #14612020#1#5747

What Cian Means

Cian is a boy name of Irish origin. An ancient name meaning enduring one, timeless and steadfast.

How Popular Cian Is

Cian currently ranks #1461 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1039 in 2007. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Cian

  • Cian is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Cian is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.

Names Like Cian

Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Cian

Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cian.

Questions About Cian

What does Cian mean?

Cian is a boy name of Irish origin. An ancient name meaning enduring one, timeless and steadfast.

How popular is Cian?

Cian currently ranks #1461 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1039 in 2007. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Cian come from?

Cian comes from Irish roots. Cian is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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