Kanan
Every Kanan since 1982 — 1,820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanan
Kanan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,109 in 2025 with 194 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,820 American babies have been named Kanan. Its peak came in 2022, when 225 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 Kanan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanan 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 | — | — | 194 | #1,109 |
| 2024 | — | — | 186 | #1,136 |
| 2023 | — | — | 198 | #1,085 |
| 2022 | — | — | 225 | #993 |
| 2021 | — | — | 162 | #1,199 |
| 2020 | — | — | 102 | #1,595 |
| 2019 | — | — | 128 | #1,391 |
| 2018 | — | — | 160 | #1,190 |
| 2017 | — | — | 102 | #1,589 |
| 2016 | — | — | 67 | #2,102 |
| 2015 | — | — | 39 | #3,000 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,851 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,227 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,792 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,429 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,259 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,349 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,602 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,990 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,059 | 10 | #7,274 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,062 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,315 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,827 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,707 |
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Famous people named Kanan
- Kanan Devi Actor · 1916–1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanan in 2025?
Kanan ranked #1,109 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 194 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanan?
1,820 babies have been named Kanan in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanan most popular?
Kanan peaked in 2022, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Kanan a boy or girl name?
Kanan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kanan rising or falling?
Kanan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kanan?
Well-known people named Kanan include Kanan Devi (actor).