Kanyon
Boy name · #4016 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kanyon? In official American birth records, Kanyon has been tracked continuously since 1991, giving it 34 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Kanyon, placing it at #4016 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3149, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Put differently, about 1 of every 66,667 American boys born in 2025 carries the name.
Babies named Kanyon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 34-year story
Kanyon first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 66 boys were named Kanyon — good for #2071 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 Kanyon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kanyon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kanyon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kanyon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kanyon is most common
State-level data for Kanyon 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 Kanyon
Statistically, parents drawn to Kanyon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kenyon, Keyon, Kelson, Ziyon, and Keylan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kanyon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2346 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2589 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3121 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3347 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2674 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3123 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2726 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3149 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2299 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3265 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2716 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2699 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2914 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2287 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2467 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2071 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2102 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2008 |
| 2004 | 63 | #1934 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1906 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2504 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3721 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kanyon?
In official American birth records, the name Kanyon first appeared in 1991 (over 34 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 34 years.
Is Kanyon a popular boy name?
Kanyon ranked #4016 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3149.
When was the name Kanyon most popular?
Kanyon peaked in 2007, when 66 American boys received the name (ranked #2071 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kanyon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Kanyon. 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.