Cyan

Unisex

Cyan has been given to 1,520 babies in the U.S. since 1986. It peaked in 1998.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,520

Peak year

1998 (98 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1986

10-year trend

Gender split

74% girls / 26% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cyan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ryanboy

991,747 babies since 1906

Ayanboy

4,942 babies since 1975

Kyanboy

3,955 babies since 1974

Cianboy

3,751 babies since 1976

Zyanboy

2,074 babies since 1996

Dyangirl

1,928 babies since 1939

Names with a similar vibe

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Jahairagirl

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Sayragirl

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Dionagirl

1,509 babies since 1942

Gracigirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Cyan?

Cyan has been given to 1,520 babies in the U.S. since 1986. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cyan peak?

Cyan peaked in 1998, when 98 babies were given the name.

Is Cyan a girl or boy name?

Cyan is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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