Channel
girl nameChannel entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #1636 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#1636
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6425 |
| 1970s | #3657 |
| 1980s | #2149 |
| 1990s | #3182 |
| 2000s | #6824 |
| 2010s | #9587 |
| 2020s | #13059 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Channel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Channel alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Channel in 2025?
- Channel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Channel most popular?
- Channel peaked in 1988, reaching #1636 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Channel with classmates?
- Channel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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