Cian is a distinctive choice, ranked #355 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cian in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#355
About the Name Cian
Cian is holding steady in the rankings at #355. It reached its peak of #177 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cian is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cian
Unlikely. With around 124 UK babies named Cian per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cian in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cian has held a stable position around #355 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #177 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Cian is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Cian include: Cian Bohane — Cian Bohane is a former Irish rugby union player.; Cian Hurley — Cian Hurley is an Irish rugby union player who plays for Southland as a lock.; Cian Maciejewski — Cian Maciejewski is an Australian football (soccer) player who played for Canberra United FC in the Australian W-League..
Cian does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Cians in the wild.
124
UK babies named Cian (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 15 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cian
Likely around 1 other Cian in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Cian
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Cian Eoin James Healy is an Irish former professional rugby union player who played as a prop for Leinster and for the Ireland national team. Healy is Ireland's all-time cap leader with 137 caps, having surpassed Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 in November 2024.
Cian Uijtdebroeks is a Belgian road cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Movistar Team. Uijtdebroeks is considered to be a very promising talent, and has been compared to Remco Evenepoel.
Cian Barrett is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford, on loan from Shamrock Rovers. He has previously spent time on loan at Kerry in the League of Ireland First Division.