CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Interest Income
Loans and leases	$ 704,745		$ 708,851		$ 681,900
Securities	167,787		176,661		159,264
Due from banks - interest-bearing	1,285		721		1,504
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements	5,844		318		422
Total interest income	879,661		886,551		843,090
Interest Expense
Deposits	11,114		14,042		33,685
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements	401		46		2
Subordinated debt	24,481		20,619		17,778
Other long-term debt	19,401		21,008		18,634
Other short-term borrowings	549				1
Total interest expense	55,946		55,715		70,100
Net interest income	823,715		830,836		772,990
Provision for credit losses on loans and leases, excluding covered loans			10,000		12,500
Provision for losses on covered loans	635		45,346		43,646
Net interest income after provision	823,080		775,490		716,844
Noninterest Income
Trust and investment fees	196,474		155,224		140,732
Brokerage and mutual fund fees	34,101		27,804		20,440
Cash management and deposit transaction charges	50,501		45,649		44,305
International services	42,037		39,963		36,466
FDIC loss sharing expense, net	(64,774)		(6,017)		(8,637)
Gain on disposal of assets	9,026		11,293		20,300
Gain on sale of securities	7,975		1,113		5,066
Gain on acquisition					8,164
Other	80,155		82,865		75,682
Impairment loss on securities:
Total other-than-temporary impairment loss on securities	(326)		(1,279)		(4,849)
Less: Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income	0		988		4,198
Net impairment loss recognized in earnings	(326)		(291)		(651)
Total noninterest income	355,169		357,603		341,867
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits	517,743		479,302		448,702
Net occupancy of premises	65,720		61,534		54,340
Legal and professional fees	52,255		53,995		50,815
Information services	37,352		34,244		32,097
Depreciation and amortization	32,267		32,485		27,596
Amortization of intangibles	7,517		7,268		7,727
Marketing and advertising	33,185		29,510		28,060
Office services and equipment	19,480		17,848		17,968
Other real estate owned	18,127		38,253		65,044
FDIC assessments	15,566		18,117		29,480
Other operating	51,902		52,582		43,266
Total noninterest expense	851,114		825,138		805,095
Income before income taxes	327,135		307,955		253,616
Income taxes	94,619		98,822		77,561
Net income	232,516		209,133		176,055
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,507		1,084		3,634
Net income attributable to City National Corporation	230,009	[1]	208,049	[1]	172,421	[1]
Less: Dividends on preferred stock	9,625
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 220,384		$ 208,049		$ 172,421
Net income per common share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 4.02		$ 3.85		$ 3.24
Net income per common share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.99		$ 3.83		$ 3.21
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	54,139		53,211		52,439
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	54,640		53,475		52,849
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.75		$ 1.50		$ 0.80

[1] Net income excludes net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $2,507, $1,084 and $1,956 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Redeemable noncontrolling interest is reflected in the mezzanine section in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 22 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.