Cannan

Boy name

Cannan has been given to 276 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Cannan.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

276

Peak year

2020 (25 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1998

10-year trend

▼ -71%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cannan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Cannonboy

11,207 babies since 1904

Canaanboy

6,167 babies since 1973

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FAQ

How popular is the name Cannan?

Cannan has been given to 276 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cannan peak?

Cannan peaked in 2020, when 25 babies were given the name.

Is Cannan a girl or boy name?

Cannan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cannan are boys).

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