How Common is the First Name Canaan?
We estimate that there are 5,875 people named Canaan who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Canaan is the 1,448th most common for men, and the 3,321st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Canaan?
The average person named Canaan is 13.92 years old.
Is Canaan a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
199 people named Canaan were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 1,087th most popular name for boys, and the 2,248th most popular overall.
The popularity of Canaan peaked in 2016, when it was the 668th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Canaan a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Canaan is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Canaan. 94.6% of people named Canaan are male, while 5.4% are female.
Popularity of Canaan in England
In 2020, Canaan was the in England and Wales.