317births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1996Peak · Belgium
#9714United States 2025
Canan is a girl name family recorded 317 times in 4 countries since 1974. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 1996, at 4.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Canan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canan | French | 225 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1984 | – |
| Canan | French | 81 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2018 | new |
| Canan | French | 6 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
| Canan | French | 5 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1996 | – |
Questions about Canan
How popular is the name Canan?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 317 births across 4 countries.
When was Canan most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 1996, at 4.9 births per 100,000.
Is Canan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Canan is a girl name.