Total births
379
Unisex name · since 1981
Tian
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 379 babies named Tian, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4254
- among boys today
- 379
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
379 babies have been named Tian since 1981, making it today's #4254 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tian has been recorded 379 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #4254 nationally and more common than 70% 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 1981 to 2025.
- #4254 among boys today
- 379 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tian is currently the #4254 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 379 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4254
- among boys today
- 379
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Tian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4254
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Tian was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
26 babies were named Tian in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Tian compares
379 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Tian's all-time total is 3% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 379 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tian's full recorded timeline at 2010, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,254
Active since
1981
Tian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tian popularity over time - girls
153 total births recorded since 1974 (Tian as girls' name)
Tian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tian's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Tian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
99 births
- 2010s
2010s
129 births
- 2020s
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 129 births (34% of all-time use).
Tian by state
Where Tian concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 2.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Tian's total US births 2.1%
Even split
8 of 379 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tian? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 379 babies named Tian. Today it holds rank #4254 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 26 births.
When was Tian most popular? ▼
Tian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Tian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tian are California (8 births), New York (5 births).
Is Tian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 379 births, and as a girl's name it has 153 births.
How long has the name Tian been used? ▼
Tian has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Tian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tiago, Tiam, Tiandre, Tia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tian's data
- Tian's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (129 total births) through the 2020s (107) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tians (8 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 Tian
Nearby Names Like Tian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tian
Tiago Boy
#1154 3,228 births
Tiam Boy
#5857 125 births
Tiandre Boy
66 births
Tia Boy
64 births
Tiant Boy
61 births
Compare Tian side by side: Tian vs Tiago Tian vs Tiam Tian vs Tiandre
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tian
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Tian: #4254 Unisex Name - 379 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tian. 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 Tian 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.