Canan
Boy nameCanan has been given to 81 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Canan.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
81
Peak year
2018 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1980
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
6% girls / 94% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Canan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Canan.
Sibling name ideas for Canan
Same era and popularity as Canan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Canan?
Canan has been given to 81 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Canan peak?
Canan peaked in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Canan a girl or boy name?
Canan is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Canan are boys).
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