Cian
Meaning
ancient, enduring (mythological figure, father of Lugh)
Say it: KEE-in (the C is hard, like K)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cian peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
27 people · the #101,516 first name in Brazil · median age 28
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Cian
Most people given the name Cian in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cian deep dive
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