Boy nameCurrently #4,324 in the USFalling
Can
//ˈkæn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20183 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Can's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Can's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Can |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Can through the decades
- Can peaked in 2018, when 30 babies were named Can in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Can has risen 66% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Can currently ranks #4,324 in the US and is cooling off.