Total births
25
Girls' name · since 1983
Canei
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Canei, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1983–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Canei sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 25 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Canei recorded 25 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1996.
- 25 total births
- 1983–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 girls have been named Canei since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 25
- total births
- 1983–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Canei was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
5 babies were named Canei in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Canei's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Canei splits its recorded history at 1989: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births).
Canei at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Canei popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1996
- Peak year (1983)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Canei by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Canei's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Canei births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Canei? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 25 babies named Canei. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 5 births.
When was Canei most popular? ▼
Canei was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
How long has the name Canei been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Canei since 1983 -- 14 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Canei? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Candace, Candice, Candy, Candi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Canei's data
- Canei's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1990s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Canei
Nearby Names Like Canei
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Canei
Candace Girl
#3641 84,938 births
Candice Girl
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Candy Girl
#3762 28,525 births
Candi Girl
7,356 births
Candis Girl
5,164 births
Compare Canei side by side: Canei vs Candace Canei vs Candice Canei vs Candy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Canei: Baby Name Since 1983 - 25 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/canei. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Canei draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.