Caanan
boy nameCaanan entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #7905 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#7905
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 1990s | #8872 |
| 2000s | #8985 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Caanan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Caanan alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caanan in 2025?
- Caanan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Caanan most popular?
- Caanan peaked in 1989, reaching #7905 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Caanan with classmates?
- Caanan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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