Kanan
boy name#1108 in 2025Kanan entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #993 in 2022, ranks #1108 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1991–2025
#1108
rank today
#993
peak (2022)
194
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6588 |
| 2000s | #6335 |
| 2010s | #4502 |
| 2020s | #1185 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kanan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Kanan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanan is a kid of about 4 — 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 Kanan in 2025?
- Kanan ranks #1108 among US boy names in 2025, with 194 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kanan most popular?
- Kanan peaked in 2022, reaching #993 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kanan with classmates?
- Kanan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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