Channing
Every Channing since 1912 — 11,238 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Channing
Channing is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,772 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 11,238 American babies have been named Channing — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 683 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Channing stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Channing 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 | 51 | #3,136 | 91 | #1,772 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,861 | 98 | #1,702 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,625 | 96 | #1,728 |
| 2022 | 89 | #2,144 | 113 | #1,567 |
| 2021 | 76 | #2,368 | 113 | #1,547 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1,886 | 131 | #1,355 |
| 2019 | 98 | #1,976 | 164 | #1,178 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,364 | 196 | #1,037 |
| 2017 | 85 | #2,227 | 232 | #917 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,037 | 273 | #832 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1,759 | 300 | #781 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,696 | 361 | #692 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,605 | 471 | #557 |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,366 | 512 | #515 |
| 2011 | 149 | #1,499 | 352 | #672 |
| 2010 | 204 | #1,191 | 373 | #645 |
| 2009 | 101 | #2,035 | 165 | #1,119 |
| 2008 | 74 | #2,543 | 129 | #1,337 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,437 | 110 | #1,458 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,463 | 57 | #2,226 |
| 2005 | 76 | #2,349 | 57 | #2,134 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,008 | 40 | #2,649 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,961 | 46 | #2,316 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,718 | 49 | #2,159 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,604 | 65 | #1,748 |
| 2000 | 65 | #2,378 | 49 | #2,054 |
| 1995 | 71 | #1,940 | 48 | #1,806 |
| 1990 | 65 | #2,054 | 119 | #951 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,663 | 124 | #799 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,524 | 38 | #1,571 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,627 | 39 | #1,413 |
| 1970 | — | — | 46 | #1,224 |
| 1965 | — | — | 12 | #2,386 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,903 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,006 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,606 |
| 1945 | — | — | 8 | #2,594 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,533 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,412 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,321 |
| 1925 | — | — | 14 | #2,210 |
| 1920 | — | — | 15 | #2,152 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,203 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Channing
- Channing Tatum Actor · b. 1980
- Channing Frye Basketball player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Channing in 2025?
Channing ranked #1,772 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Channing?
11,238 babies have been named Channing in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Channing most popular?
Channing peaked in 2012, when 683 newborns received the name.
Is Channing a boy or girl name?
Channing is used for both: about 35% of babies named Channing have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Channing rising or falling?
Channing is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Channing?
Well-known people named Channing include Channing Tatum (actor), Channing Frye (basketball player).