Cyan – Name Meaning
The name Cyan is of Greek origin and means “dark blue”. It is a unisex name, suitable for both boys and girls. The color cyan is a bright, vibrant shade of blue-green that is often used in art and design. It is also the name of a type of printer ink.
History and Origin
The name Cyan first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century. It was derived from the Greek word “kyanos” which means “dark blue”. The color cyan itself was first named in 1879 by German chemist Wilhelm von Bezold. He combined two Latin words – “cyaneus” (blue) and “azureus” (sky blue) – to create the new color.
Popularity
Cyan has been steadily gaining popularity as a baby name over the past few years. In 2019, it ranked #1,845 on the Social Security Administration’s list of most popular baby names in the United States. This makes it one of the more unique names out there, but still relatively uncommon.
Famous People Named Cyan
There are not many famous people with the name Cyan, but there are some notable ones. These include American actress Cyan Haynes, who starred in films such as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2; Canadian singer-songwriter Cyan Blume; and British actor Cyan Cara.