NAME PROFILE
Tien
Derived from the Irish 'Siannon' meaning 'wise river' and the Hebrew 'Shaanan' meaning 'peaceful' or 'tranquil'. This name reflects a serene personality that balances a sharp, creative intellect with a calm and flowing nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,320 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 93%TX — 7%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Shanan Halbert (New Zealand Member of Parliament) · Shanan Campanaro (Textile Artist and Founder of Eskayel) · Shanan Custer (Award-winning Comedic Actress and Writer) · Shanan Ballam (Renowned Poet and Author of Pretty Things) · Shanan McMinn (Actress and Production Designer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShanShannieShay
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