Canyon
Canyon: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Canyon?
Since 1880, 259 girls and 3,827 boys in the U.S. have been named Canyon (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6744 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #1002 in 2003. In 2025, 115 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Canyon FAQ
How popular is the name Canyon?
Since 1880, 259 girls and 3,827 boys in the U.S. have been named Canyon (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6744 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #1002 in 2003. In 2025, 115 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Canyon a boy or girl name?
Canyon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 259 girls and 3,827 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).