How Many People Are Named Kanyon?
Complete statistics for the name Kanyon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kanyon is a very rare name, with only 1,430 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 230,847 Americans. The majority of those named Kanyon are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,448 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kanyon Through the Generations
Kanyon reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 73 births, but since then, it's seen a slow decline. Today, most people named Kanyon are young, with 1,366 under 30, compared to just 82 aged between 30 and 60. This makes Kanyon a genuinely modern name, with a big chunk of its bearers being under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kanyon's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kanyon
How Many People Have the Name Kanyon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,430 people in the United States currently share the name Kanyon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 230,847 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kanyon a Common or Rare Name?
Kanyon 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 Kanyon Mean?
Kanyon means "creative variant of canyon" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kanyon in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Kanyon Most Popular?
The name Kanyon reached peak popularity in 2007, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kanyon?
Approximately 1,430 people named Kanyon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,448. That works out to roughly 1 in 230,847 Americans.
Is Kanyon a rare name?
Kanyon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 230,847 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kanyon mean?
Kanyon means "creative variant of canyon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kanyon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Kanyon are male and 8% are female.
When was Kanyon most popular?
Kanyon peaked in 2007 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.