Kyan
Boy name · #2029 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kyan? In official American birth records, Kyan has been tracked continuously since 1977, giving it 48 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 74 baby boys were named Kyan, placing it at #2029 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1205, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 24,324 boys born in 2025 was named Kyan.
The 48-year story
Kyan first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2004, when 379 boys were named Kyan — good for #587 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kyan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kyan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kyan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kyan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kyan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kyan is most common
State-level data for Kyan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kyan
Statistically, parents drawn to Kyan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Keyan, Oryan, Aryan, Aydan, and Kyran.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kyan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2020 |
| 2024 | 81 | #1938 |
| 2023 | 82 | #1909 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2325 |
| 2021 | 87 | #1799 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1423 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1420 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1530 |
| 2017 | 133 | #1341 |
| 2016 | 157 | #1203 |
| 2015 | 153 | #1205 |
| 2014 | 137 | #1296 |
| 2013 | 151 | #1186 |
| 2012 | 169 | #1102 |
| 2011 | 199 | #983 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1023 |
| 2009 | 168 | #1099 |
| 2008 | 209 | #960 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1038 |
| 2006 | 216 | #901 |
| 2005 | 293 | #701 |
| 2004 | 379 | #587 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1497 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2882 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3321 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kyan?
In official American birth records, the name Kyan first appeared in 1977 (over 48 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 48 years.
Is Kyan a popular boy name?
Kyan ranked #2029 among boys in 2025 with 74 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1205.
When was the name Kyan most popular?
Kyan peaked in 2004, when 379 American boys received the name (ranked #587 that year). Since 2004 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kyan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 24,324 newborn American boys was named Kyan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.