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Cian

boy name
Origin
Irish
Syllables
1
Peak era
2000s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

ancient, enduring (mythological figure, father of Lugh)

Say it: KEE-in (the C is hard, like K)

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

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.

Names that fit alongside Cian

Fionn Rowan Rian Niall Cillian Oisín

The Cian deep dive

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