Cannan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,020 in 2020
5 babies were named Cannan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 7,988 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cannan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cannan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cannan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCannan first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #4,020.
- TrendCannan has slipped 7,988 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Cannan
Cannan is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-nan”. US birth records list Cannan for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 26 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #4,020 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 151,057 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,568 boys |
Other spellings of Cannan
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Cannan
What is the origin of the name Cannan?
Cannan has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Cannan a boy or girl name?
Cannan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cannan?
Cannan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#4,020).