Canyon
Boy name · #1605 in 2025 · Very rare
In 2025, 106 baby boys were named Canyon, placing it at #1605 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1463, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,981 boys born in 2025 was named Canyon.
Babies named Canyon per year. Source: SSA.
The 53-year story
Canyon first appears in the Social Security records in 1972, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 167 boys were named Canyon — good for #1179 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Canyon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Canyon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Canyon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Canyon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Canyon is most common
State-level data for Canyon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Canyon
Statistically, parents drawn to Canyon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Canon, Ciaran, Zyon, Pierson, and Daemon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Canyon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1602 |
| 2024 | 128 | #1426 |
| 2023 | 133 | #1390 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1269 |
| 2021 | 167 | #1179 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1473 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1494 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1458 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1467 |
| 2016 | 133 | #1339 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1463 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1514 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1510 |
| 2012 | 112 | #1461 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1544 |
| 2010 | 107 | #1517 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1367 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 144 | #1223 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1112 |
| 2005 | 145 | #1128 |
| 2004 | 155 | #1046 |
| 2003 | 158 | #1001 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1315 |
| 2001 | 97 | #1337 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon a popular boy name?
Canyon ranked #1605 among boys in 2025 with 106 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1463.
When was the name Canyon most popular?
Canyon peaked in 2021, when 167 American boys received the name (ranked #1179 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Canyon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,981 newborn American boys was named Canyon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.