Meaning and history
Kian has separate Irish and Persian origins. In Irish it is an Anglicized form of Cian, meaning "ancient" or "enduring," while Persian Kian relates to kingship or foundation and appears in royal legendary names. Notable bearers include actor Kian Lawley and musician Kian Egan.
20062006: 309 births, rank #707
2007: 357 births, rank #671
2008: 412 births, rank #607
2009: 433 births, rank #597
2010: 436 births, rank #580
20112011: 408 births, rank #604
2012: 420 births, rank #603
2013: 441 births, rank #582
2014: 568 births, rank #495
2015: 602 births, rank #489
20162016: 608 births, rank #498
2017: 676 births, rank #453
2018: 675 births, rank #446
2019: 618 births, rank #475
2020: 659 births, rank #451
20212021: 671 births, rank #453
2022: 675 births, rank #456
2023: 732 births, rank #428
2024: 770 births, rank #417
20252025: 797 births, rank #400
Kian rose from #417 to #401 for boys between 2024 and 2025. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 797.