Boy nameCurrently #1,433 in the USRising
Canyon
//ˈkænjən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Canyon'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.
Canyon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Canyon |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 68 |
| 1997 | 93 |
| 1998 | 90 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 105 |
| 2002 | 107 |
| 2003 | 166 |
| 2004 | 161 |
| 2005 | 156 |
| 2006 | 174 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 135 |
| 2009 | 125 |
| 2010 | 113 |
| 2011 | 109 |
| 2012 | 119 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 115 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 124 |
| 2018 | 132 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2020 | 125 |
| 2021 | 184 |
| 2022 | 166 |
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2024 | 133 |
Canyon through the decades
- Canyon peaked in 2021, when 184 babies were named Canyon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Canyon has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Canyon currently ranks #1,433 in the US and is on the rise.