Qian is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, derived from the character 钎 meaning "metal tool" or "instrument." It is often used to denote someone who is skilled or talented in their respective field. In China, Qian is typically associated with the character 钎 but can also be written with other characters like 錢, which means "money," and 千, meaning "thousand." Despite these variations, all forms of Qian share a common pronunciation: /tɕʰjɛn/. This name has been used throughout history among various Chinese dynasties and remains popular today.
"Between 2000 and 2015, the name Qian was given to a total of 20 babies, with peaks in popularity occurring in 2014 (8 births) and 2015 (7 births)."