Kien Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkee-en / /kiːˈɛn/Vietnamese; Chinese
Meaning
Vietnamese: 'hero'; Chinese: 'strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kien is a name of Vietnamese origin, often associated with strength and heroism. In Vietnam, names are chosen for their meanings and auspiciousness. The name also has Chinese roots, where it can signify strength. It is relatively common in both cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Kien has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kienh
International Variants
- Qian (Chinese)
- Kien (French)
Famous people named Kien
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kien was first seen in the United States in 1982. Kien has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kien has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kien (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 26 |