Canyon
Boy name · #1605 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Canyon? In official American birth records, Canyon has been tracked continuously since 1972, giving it 53 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Canyon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Canyon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Canyon?
In official American birth records, the name Canyon first appeared in 1972 (over 53 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 53 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.