Canyon
Boy name · #1605 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
In 2025, 106 baby boys were named Canyon, placing it at #1605 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1463, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,981 boys born in 2025 was named Canyon.
Babies named Canyon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 53-year story
Canyon first appears in the Social Security records in 1972, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 167 boys were named Canyon — good for #1179 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Canyon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Canyon in class?
Canyon scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Canyon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Canyon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Canyon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Canyons were TX (12), CA (8), FL (8), UT (8), AZ (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Canyon
Statistically, parents drawn to Canyon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Canon, Ciaran, Zyon, Pierson, and Daemon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Canyon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1602 |
| 2024 | 128 | #1426 |
| 2023 | 133 | #1390 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1269 |
| 2021 | 167 | #1179 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1473 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1494 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1458 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1467 |
| 2016 | 133 | #1339 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1463 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1514 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1510 |
| 2012 | 112 | #1461 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1544 |
| 2010 | 107 | #1517 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1367 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 144 | #1223 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1112 |
| 2005 | 145 | #1128 |
| 2004 | 155 | #1046 |
| 2003 | 158 | #1001 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1315 |
| 2001 | 97 | #1337 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon a popular boy name?
Canyon ranked #1605 among boys in 2025 with 106 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1463.
When was the name Canyon most popular?
Canyon peaked in 2021, when 167 American boys received the name (ranked #1179 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Canyon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,981 newborn American boys was named Canyon. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.