5,561births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
2021Peak · United States
#1602United States 2025
Canyon is a boy name family recorded 5,561 times in 1 country since 1972. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1602 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2021, at 6.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Canyon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | English | 4,086 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1602 | 2021 | ▼ 4 % |
| Kanyon | English | 1,475 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3949 | 2005 | ▼ 16 % |
How we grouped these names
- Canyon ↔ Kanyon — spelling variant
Questions about Canyon
How popular is the name Canyon?
In 2025 it ranked #1602 in the United States. Official registers record 5,561 births across 1 country.
What is Canyon in other languages?
Kanyon (English).
When was Canyon most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2021, at 6.8 births per 100,000.
Is Canyon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Canyon is a boy name.