Cian

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Cian

Gender: Masculine
Language: Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Cian is the modern form of Cein, an old Irish Gaelic name meaning “Ancient.”

History:
Cian is a traditional, old Irish name (it supposedly belonged to Brian Boru's son-in-law, Cian O’Mahoney, married to his daughter Sadb). It has been revived in Ireland, in the 20th century.

Pronunciation: KEE-ann.

Alternates: Cain, Cianan, Kian.
Anglicized: Kean, Keane.

Surnames:
Anglicized: Kean, Keane.

Feminine: Kiana.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Cian (circa 6th century A.D.)
An ancient Welsh poet.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Cian

Popularity of Cian:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

In Ireland...
1998: 12th most popular.
1999: 12th most popular.
2000: 6th most popular.
2001: 6th most popular.
2002: 7th most popular.
2003: 8th most popular.

Popularity of Kian:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A
2000: 909th most popular.
2001: 912th most popular.
2002: 833rd most popular.
2003: 867th most popular.

In Ireland...
1998: 268th most popular.
1999: 184th most popular.
2000: 99th most popular.
2001: N/A
2002: 73rd most popular.
2003: 65th most popular.