Lian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
73% Masculine / 27% Feminine
Meaning:
Lian means 'lotus' and represents purity and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Lian
Lian is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Chinese word 'lian', which means 'lotus'. The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and beauty in Chinese culture. Lian can also be a short form of names such as Juliana or Liliana. It is a charming and elegant name with a peaceful and graceful meaning.
Popularity of the Name Lian
The popularity for the name Lian peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 389 births, which ranked number 1,428 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Lian had the most female births in 2017 with 50, which ranked number 3,189 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 389, which ranked number 687 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lian has increased sharply over the last ten years from 120 births to 428 births, an increase of 256.67%. Among males, Lian has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 79 births to 389 births, an increase of 392.41%. Among females, Lian has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 41 births to 39 births, a decline of -4.88%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lian
- 20 Year Trend of Lian: 1280.65%
- 10 Year Trend of Lian: 256.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lian: 392.41%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lian: -4.88%
Popularity of Lian by State
For males, Lian was most popular in Southeastern states with 80 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 60 male births. Among females, Lian was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 8 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 12 | 522 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 50 | 587 | 6 | 2853 |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 22 | 677 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 19 | 521 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 6 | 500 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 6 | 718 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 6 | 671 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 10 | 497 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 8 | 641 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 17 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 5 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 23 | 355 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 23 | 626 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 6 | 589 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 8 | 753 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 60 | 524 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 10 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 11 | 605 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lian
- Total Births of Lian: 486 (13.56%)
- Male Births of Lian: 456 (17.28%)
- Female Births of Lian: 39 (-0.50%)
Given the upward trend of Lian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.56% increase in total births, for a total of 486 births in 2024. Male births for Lian have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 456 male births in 2024, an increase of 17.28%. For Females, births for Lian have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 39 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.50%.