Kanaan
boy name#2641 in 2025Kanaan entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #1762 in 2018, ranks #2641 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
#2641
rank today
#1762
peak (2018)
49
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6331 |
| 2000s | #4608 |
| 2010s | #3007 |
| 2020s | #2126 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kanaan has been most popular in TX, GA, NC.
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Kanaan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanaan is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kanaan in 2025?
- Kanaan ranks #2641 among US boy names in 2025, with 49 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kanaan most popular?
- Kanaan peaked in 2018, reaching #1762 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kanaan with classmates?
- Kanaan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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