Cyan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIGH-an / /ˈsaɪ.ən/English; Greek
Meaning
English: cyan color; Greek: 'dark blue'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cyan is primarily recognized as a color name in English, derived from the Greek word 'kyanos', meaning dark blue. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly for girls. The name reflects a modern trend of using color names as personal names, which has become more common in various cultures. Cyan is often associated with tranquility and creativity.
Trend Summary
Cyan has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cyan was first seen in the United States in 1986. Cyan has ranked as high as #1167 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Colorado, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cyan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cyan (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 98 |
| 1999 | 82 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 |