Masculine dossier · first seen 1991
Kanan
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
225
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Kanan
How many people are named Kanan?
An estimated 1,793 living Americans are named Kanan.
How rare is Kanan?
Kanan is uncommon among babies today, with 194 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 13.8% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Kanan?
The median age of a living American named Kanan is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Kanan still popular?
Yes — Kanan is currently rising in popularity, with 194 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 9.6× higher than the previous decade.
1991Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
13.8%
2025
194
All-time
1,809