How Common is the First Name Canaan?
We estimate that there are 6,091 people named Canaan who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Canaan is the 1,430th most common for men, and the 3,300th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Canaan?
The average person named Canaan is 14.38 years old.
Is Canaan a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
218 people named Canaan were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,044th most popular name for boys, and the 2,093rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Canaan peaked in 2016, when it was the 669th 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. 94.7% of people named Canaan are male, while 5.3% are female.
Popularity of Canaan in England
In 2020, Canaan was the in England and Wales.