Canyon
Meaningcanyon · English
- US rank
- #1,602
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,001 in 2003
106 babies were named Canyon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 129 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Canyon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,103 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Canyon, 106 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Canyon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCanyon first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2003, when it reached #1,001.
- TrendCanyon has slipped 129 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,602. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCanyon is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #515, followed by Arizona (#927) and Washington (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn English, Canyon means “canyon”.
About the name Canyon
Canyon is a boy name of English origin meaning “canyon”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-yon”. US birth records list Canyon for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 49 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,001 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,602, with 106 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 183,824 girls |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 135,135 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 330,579 boys |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 373,134 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 37,965 boys |
| 2000s | 65 | 15,370 boys |
| 2010s | 60 | 16,625 boys |
| 2020s | 77 | 12,931 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Canyon
What does the name Canyon mean?
Canyon means “canyon” in English.
What is the origin of the name Canyon?
Canyon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Canyon a boy or girl name?
Canyon is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Canyon?
Canyon ranked #1,602 for US boys in 2025, given to 106 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,001).