Holding steady.
Popularity of Shian since 1983
Babies named Shian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 218 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shian is a modern, low-use name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. It reached its peak popularity in 1998, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with consistent but infrequent usage. It is commonly considered a phonetic variant of Shyanne or Cheyenne, connecting it to the Native American Cheyenne tribe. Its appeal likely stems from its soft sound and fashionable 'Sh-' and '-ian' elements. Shian remains a rare choice, giving it a distinctive quality for those seeking a unique name with modern origins.
Shian first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, likely as a modern respelling or shortening of Shyanne, which itself is a phonetic variant of Cheyenne. The name Cheyenne originally refers to a Native American people of the Great Plains. Shian gained modest use in the 1990s and has remained in consistent but low-level use since.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shian
Names that share Shian's style, for a brother or sister.
