How old is someone named Kian?
The average Kian is 12 years old.
Half of all living Kians are between 5 and 17.
When was Kian popular?
Kian is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 803 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 154 | 140 |
| 1990s | 729 | 710 |
| 2000s | 2,804 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 5,475 | 5,400 |
| 2020s | 4,323 | 4,300 |
How many Kians are still alive?
About 13,000 Kians are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Kian since 1970.
Nearly every Kian ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kian?
About two in three living Kians are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 63%
Is Kian an old name?
No. Kian is one of the youngest names around: younger than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kian will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Kian a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Kians are men.
Names the same age as Kian
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Kian's name twin is Soren. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Soren's age curve is the closest match to Kian's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Kian
How old is the average Kian?
The average Kian in the US is 12 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kian?
About 13,000 Kians are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Kian most popular?
In 2025, when about 800 baby boys were named Kian.
Is Kian a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 63% of living Kians are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this