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Lian is a masculine name used in German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Julian or Kilian." It ranked #428 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Julian or Kilian. The entry lists its usage as German.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lian ranked #428 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #428 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lian mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lian a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Julian or Kilian.
Is Lian a popular name?
Lian ranked #428 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lian a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lian appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lian (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
