How Many People Are Named Cannan?
Complete statistics for the name Cannan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cannan is a very rare name for boys, with only 268 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,229,648 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 271 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2020.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 271 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cannan Through the Generations
Cannan stands out as a name that's been on the rise, particularly among younger parents. With all 271 births occurring since 2000, it's clear that this is a name chosen by those looking for something fresh and unique. The majority of people named Cannan are under 30, indicating its popularity among the newest generation of parents. As of now, there are no individuals aged 30-60 or over 60 with this name, suggesting it's still gaining traction and may continue to grow in usage.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cannan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cannan
How Many People Have the Name Cannan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 847 people in the United States currently share the name Cannan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 391,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cannan a Common or Rare Name?
Cannan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cannan Mean?
Cannan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cannan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cannan Most Popular?
The name Cannan reached peak popularity in 2020, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cannan?
Approximately 847 people named Cannan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 847. That works out to roughly 1 in 391,321 Americans.
Is Cannan a rare name?
Cannan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 391,321 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cannan mean?
Cannan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cannan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cannan are male and 0% are female.
When was Cannan most popular?
Cannan peaked in 2020 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.