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Kanan

Kanan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Kanan?

194U.S. babies in 2025
#993peak rank (2022)
1,820babies since 1880

Since 1880, 11 girls and 1,809 boys in the U.S. have been named Kanan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11251 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #993 in 2022. In 2025, 194 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kanan FAQ

How popular is the name Kanan?

Since 1880, 11 girls and 1,809 boys in the U.S. have been named Kanan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11251 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #993 in 2022. In 2025, 194 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kanan a boy or girl name?

Kanan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 1,809 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).