Boy nameCurrently #1,140 in the USRising
Kanan
//ˈkeɪnən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kanan'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.
Kanan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kanan |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 67 |
| 2017 | 102 |
| 2018 | 160 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2022 | 225 |
| 2023 | 198 |
| 2024 | 184 |
Kanan through the decades
- Kanan peaked in 2022, when 225 babies were named Kanan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kanan has risen 968% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kanan currently ranks #1,140 in the US and is on the rise.