Canyon
1 country#1602 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Canyon’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,086 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #1602 · peaked in 2021 with 184 births
Most common in: Texas, Utah, California, Arizona, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Canyon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1112 | — |
| 2007 | #1223 | ↓111 |
| 2008 | #1414 | ↓191 |
| 2009 | #1367 | ↑47 |
| 2010 | #1517 | ↓150 |
| 2011 | #1544 | ↓27 |
| 2012 | #1461 | ↑83 |
| 2013 | #1510 | ↓49 |
| 2014 | #1514 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #1463 | ↑51 |
| 2016 | #1339 | ↑124 |
| 2017 | #1467 | ↓128 |
| 2018 | #1458 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #1494 | ↓36 |
| 2020 | #1473 | ↑21 |
| 2021 | #1179 | ↑294 |
| 2022 | #1269 | ↓90 |
| 2023 | #1390 | ↓121 |
| 2024 | #1426 | ↓36 |
| 2025 | #1602 | ↓176 |
Frequently asked questions about Canyon
Is Canyon a popular name?
Yes — Canyon currently ranks #1602 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Canyon more common for boys or girls?
Canyon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Canyon most popular?
Canyon peaked in 2021 in United States, with 184 recorded births that year.
Is Canyon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Canyon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3963 in 1972 to #1602 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Canyon?
At least 4,086 babies have been recorded with the name Canyon across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Canyon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Canyon include Alton, Amin, Eddy, Nakoa.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Canyon in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.