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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tiamo|Tiana
ChineseBoy↓ Fading

Tian

tee-AHN · 2 syllables

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#4398
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in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#4202 in 2023
5yr change
-196 ranks
Birth frequency
6.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4398 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Chinese boy names
Tian

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4398

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-196 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ChineseCelestial2-syllableMandarin RootNatureRareModernSpiritualRising
Character
expansive perspective
STRONG
High confidence

Tian is a Chinese boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4398 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -196 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4398 · very rare
Tian at a Glance
Meaning:Tian means 'sky' or 'heaven' in Chinese, symbolizing vastness, clarity, and spiritual elevation. A name of celestial significance.
Language root:Mandarin Chinese
Peak rank:#4202 in 2023
5yr change:-196 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Film director
Similar Sound
Lian◈XianDianKian◈Yuan◈
Similar Style
Jai◈Kai◈Ren◈Soren◈Caspian◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tian
LeiMeiXunJade◈IvySage◈River◈Ash◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tian · Overview
Summary

Tian is a Chinese boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4398 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Celestial · Meaningful character
Tian carries a grounded, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 196 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
tian.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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