Total births
600
Unisex name · since 1986
Jian
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 600 babies named Jian, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6313
- among boys today
- 600
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Jian currently ranks #6313 among unisex names in America, with 600 babies recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jian has been recorded 600 times among boys since 1986, currently ranked #6313 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #6313 among boys today
- 600 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jian is currently the #6313 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 600 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6313
- among boys today
- 600
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Jian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6313
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jian was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
29 babies were named Jian in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Jian compares
600 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jian's all-time total is 63% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 600 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jian splits its recorded history at 2007: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1987 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#6,313
Active since
1986
Jian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jian popularity over time - girls
42 total births recorded since 2009 (Jian as girls' name)
Jian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jian's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
87 births
- 2000s
2000s
165 births
- 2010s
2010s
199 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 199 births (33% of all-time use).
How Jian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jian's total volume
Jian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jian by state
Where Jian concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 9.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 57 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 7 | 1.2% |
California share of Jian's total US births 9.8%
Even split
59 of 600 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jian? ▼
600 babies have been named Jian since 1986. It currently ranks #6313 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 29 births.
When was Jian most popular? ▼
Jian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Jian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jian are California (59 births), New York (57 births), Florida (10 births).
Is Jian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 600 births, and as a girl's name it has 42 births.
How long has the name Jian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jian since 1986 -- 40 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jianni, Jia, Jiaire, Jiayi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jian's data
- Jian's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (199 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jians (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jian
Nearby Names Like Jian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jian
Jianni Boy
#4275 356 births
Jia Boy
214 births
Jiaire Boy
#5568 181 births
Jiayi Boy
#11801 60 births
Jiair Boy
#9386 52 births
Compare Jian side by side: Jian vs Jianni Jian vs Jia Jian vs Jiaire
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jian: #6313 Unisex Name - 600 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.