Boy nameCurrently #1,087 in the USFalling
Canaan
//ˈkeɪnən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Canaan'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.
Canaan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Canaan |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 82 |
| 1997 | 93 |
| 1998 | 104 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 102 |
| 2001 | 118 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 133 |
| 2004 | 126 |
| 2005 | 131 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 144 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 162 |
| 2010 | 182 |
| 2011 | 165 |
| 2012 | 186 |
| 2013 | 156 |
| 2014 | 192 |
| 2015 | 298 |
| 2016 | 385 |
| 2017 | 325 |
| 2018 | 286 |
| 2019 | 274 |
| 2020 | 231 |
| 2021 | 243 |
| 2022 | 241 |
| 2023 | 200 |
| 2024 | 199 |
Canaan through the decades
- Canaan peaked in 2016, when 385 babies were named Canaan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Canaan has risen 63% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Canaan currently ranks #1,087 in the US and is cooling off.