Cyion
A modern invented name with no definite meaning established.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Cyion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cyion today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyion births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cyion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,337
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Cyion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cyion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cyion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyion
The given name Cyion originates from the ancient Phoenician language, which was spoken in the region of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and parts of Israel during the first millennium BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Phoenician root word "qyn," which means "to establish" or "to found."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cyion can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentioned a Phoenician ruler named Cyion who was involved in the founding of the city of Carthage in North Africa around 814 BC.
In later centuries, the name Cyion appeared in various historical records and texts from the ancient Mediterranean region. It was particularly popular among the Phoenician-Punic populations of Carthage and other Phoenician colonies in the western Mediterranean.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Cyion was a Carthaginian general who lived in the 3rd century BC. He played a crucial role in the Punic Wars against the Roman Republic, leading the Carthaginian forces in several battles.
Another individual named Cyion was a Phoenician philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 2nd century BC. He is credited with contributing to the development of early algebraic concepts and writing several treatises on mathematics and astronomy.
In the 1st century AD, a Phoenician-Punic poet named Cyion gained recognition for his poetic works, which often celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his people. His poems were widely circulated and appreciated throughout the ancient Mediterranean world.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cyion fell into relative obscurity, but it resurfaced in various historical records from the 16th to the 18th centuries. One notable figure was Cyion al-Andalusi, an Arabic scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) who lived in the 12th century.
In the 19th century, a French archaeologist named Cyion Renan made significant contributions to the study of ancient Phoenician and Punic civilizations through his excavations and writings on the subject.
While the name Cyion is not as commonly used today as it was in ancient times, it holds a rich historical significance and serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Phoenician culture and language.
People
Cyion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cyion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Cyion a common name?
We classify Cyion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyion most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyion was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyion is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cyion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cyion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cyion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cyion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cyion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cyion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Cyion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.