Masculine dossier · first seen 1984

Lian

Rising Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
752
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1984Peak 20252025
peak 2025 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Lian

How many people are named Lian?

An estimated 4,541 living Americans are named Lian.

How rare is Lian?

Lian is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 752 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.

How old is the typical Lian?

The median age of a living American named Lian is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 2 and 9 years old.

Is Lian still popular?

Yes — Lian is currently rising in popularity, with 752 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 5.2× higher than the previous decade.

Where is Lian most common?

Lian has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appeared 1.9× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.

Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
752
All-time
4,579
Diaspora map

Lian spread fast — broke out in New Jersey (2022) and ran high in 3 states within a decade.

Broke out: New Jersey, 2022 · over-represented in 3 states over 2 years

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