Caynan
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,173 in 2019
8 babies were named Caynan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Caynan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Caynan, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caynan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaynan first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #7,173.
- New on the sceneCaynan wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
About the name Caynan
Caynan 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 Caynan for boys from 2006 to 2025, in 12 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #7,173 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 375,940 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
Other spellings of Caynan
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 Caynan
What is the origin of the name Caynan?
Caynan has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Caynan a boy or girl name?
Caynan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Caynan?
Caynan ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#7,173).