Canyon
Every Canyon since 1972 — 4,086 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Canyon
Canyon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,604 in 2025 with 106 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 4,086 American babies have been named Canyon — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 184 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Canyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Canyon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,255 | 106 | #1,604 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,412 | 128 | #1,427 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,992 | 133 | #1,390 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,715 | 152 | #1,269 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,744 | 167 | #1,179 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,431 | 116 | #1,473 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,639 | 114 | #1,497 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,240 | 119 | #1,459 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,861 | 115 | #1,468 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,057 | 133 | #1,342 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,776 | 115 | #1,464 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,165 | 106 | #1,515 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,207 | 107 | #1,512 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,769 | 112 | #1,461 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,635 | 102 | #1,546 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,320 | 107 | #1,518 |
| 2009 | — | — | 125 | #1,370 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,816 | 119 | #1,414 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,979 | 144 | #1,226 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,212 | 157 | #1,113 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,571 | 145 | #1,128 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,503 | 155 | #1,046 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,506 | 158 | #1,002 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,908 | 101 | #1,317 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,197 | 97 | #1,338 |
| 2000 | — | — | 100 | #1,290 |
| 1995 | — | — | 62 | #1,528 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,446 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,381 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Canyon in 2025?
Canyon ranked #1,604 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 106 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Canyon?
4,086 babies have been named Canyon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Canyon most popular?
Canyon peaked in 2021, when 184 newborns received the name.
Is Canyon a boy or girl name?
Canyon is used for both: about 6% of babies named Canyon have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Canyon rising or falling?
Canyon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.