Canaan
2 countries#1044 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Canaan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,167 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #1044 · peaked in 2016 with 385 births
Most common in: Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
88 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1999 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
88 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Canaan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1091 | — |
| 2007 | #1277 | ↓186 |
| 2008 | #1182 | ↑95 |
| 2009 | #1226 | ↓44 |
| 2010 | #1137 | ↑89 |
| 2011 | #1136 | ↑1 |
| 2012 | #1084 | ↑52 |
| 2013 | #1203 | ↓119 |
| 2014 | #1074 | ↑129 |
| 2015 | #806 | ↑268 |
| 2016 | #669 | ↑137 |
| 2017 | #745 | ↓76 |
| 2018 | #827 | ↓82 |
| 2019 | #845 | ↓18 |
| 2020 | #950 | ↓105 |
| 2021 | #954 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #959 | ↓5 |
| 2023 | #1111 | ↓152 |
| 2024 | #1082 | ↑29 |
| 2025 | #1044 | ↑38 |
Frequently asked questions about Canaan
Is Canaan a popular name?
Yes — Canaan currently ranks #1044 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Canaan more common for boys or girls?
Canaan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Canaan most popular?
Canaan peaked in 2016 in United States, with 385 recorded births that year.
Is Canaan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Canaan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4505 in 1973 to #1044 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Canaan?
At least 6,255 babies have been recorded with the name Canaan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Canaan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Canaan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Canaan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Canaan include Trenton, Ulises, Landen, Bronson.
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