Channing
Channing: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หtอกสรฆnษชล/
Meaning and origin of Channing
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Channing?
Since 1880, 3,942 girls and 7,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Channing (35% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #591 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 2012. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Channing
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Channing FAQ
What does the name Channing mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Channing?
Channing is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Channing?
Since 1880, 3,942 girls and 7,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Channing (35% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #591 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 2012. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Channing a boy or girl name?
Channing is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,942 girls and 7,296 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.