How Many People Are Named Channel?
Complete statistics for the name Channel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Channel is a very rare female name, with only 1,485 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 222,191 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 85 births, but it's now declining, becoming less common among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 1,523 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Channel Through the Generations
Channel stands out as a name that saw its peak in 1991 with 85 births, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the name has seen a steady decline, with the majority of those named Channel being between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation gap. With 377 under 30 and none over 60, it's clear that Channel is a name that's fading from the scene, leaving behind a legacy of 1,485 individuals who carry it today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Channel's American roots
📄 About the Name Channel
How Many People Have the Name Channel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,102 people in the United States currently share the name Channel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 300,771 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Channel a Common or Rare Name?
Channel 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 Channel Mean?
Channel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Channel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Channel Most Popular?
The name Channel reached peak popularity in 1991, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Channel?
Approximately 1,102 people named Channel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,102. That works out to roughly 1 in 300,771 Americans.
Is Channel a rare name?
Channel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 300,771 Americans has this name.
What does the name Channel mean?
Channel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Channel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Channel are male and 100% are female.
When was Channel most popular?
Channel peaked in 1991 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.