Can
3 countries#3634 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Can was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
602 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 1999 with 44 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Rhône, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
554 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #7194 · peaked in 2018 with 30 births
Most common in: California, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
259 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 1998 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
259 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Can’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #902 | — |
| 2004 | #1059 | ↓157 |
| 2005 | #1357 | ↓298 |
| 2006 | #1327 | ↑30 |
| 2007 | #1379 | ↓52 |
| 2008 | #1661 | ↓282 |
| 2009 | #1608 | ↑53 |
| 2010 | #2371 | ↓763 |
| 2011 | #1566 | ↑805 |
| 2012 | #2680 | ↓1114 |
| 2013 | #2493 | ↑187 |
| 2014 | #1909 | ↑584 |
| 2015 | #3913 | ↓2004 |
| 2016 | #2936 | ↑977 |
| 2017 | #1980 | ↑956 |
| 2018 | #2397 | ↓417 |
| 2019 | #3512 | ↓1115 |
| 2020 | #3549 | ↓37 |
| 2021 | #3994 | ↓445 |
| 2022 | #3634 | ↑360 |
Frequently asked questions about Can
Is Can a popular name?
Yes — Can currently ranks #3634 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Can more common for boys or girls?
Can is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Can most popular?
Can peaked in 1999 in France, with 44 recorded births that year.
Is Can rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Can’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1787 in 1977 to #3634 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Can?
At least 1,415 babies have been recorded with the name Can across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Can popular in more than one country?
Yes — Can appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Can?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Can include Cainen, Candelario, Carden.
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