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Canaan

Recorded 1973–2025 · United States

Canaan was most popular in 2016, when 385 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,395 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,093, with 218 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,167 people named Canaan.

Most popular in2016
Rank that year#1,395
Births that year385
Total since 18806,167

Canaan over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Canaan’s peak in 2016. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org