Channing
boy name#1771 in 2025Channing entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #515 in 2012, ranks #1771 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1771
rank today
#515
peak (2012)
91
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2779 |
| 1920s | #2409 |
| 1930s | #2572 |
| 1940s | #2549 |
| 1950s | #2583 |
| 1960s | #1811 |
| 1970s | #1373 |
| 1980s | #1284 |
| 1990s | #1430 |
| 2000s | #1916 |
| 2010s | #782 |
| 2020s | #1611 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Channing has been most popular in TX, GA, NC.
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Channing are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Channing alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Channing in 2025?
- Channing ranks #1771 among US boy names in 2025, with 91 babies given the name.
- When was the name Channing most popular?
- Channing peaked in 2012, reaching #515 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Channing with classmates?
- Channing will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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