Total births
873
Girls' name · since 1958
Channa
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 873 babies named Channa, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15622
- among girls today
- 873
- born since 1958
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
873 babies have been named Channa since 1958, making it today's #15622 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Channa recorded 873 times among girls since 1958, holding rank #15622 nationally today, ahead of 12% of girls, 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 1958 to 2024.
- #15622 among girls today
- 873 born since 1958
- 1980s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Channa is currently the #15622 girls' name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 873 born since 1958, peaking in the 1980s.
- #15622
- among girls today
- 873
- born since 1958
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Channa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15622
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Channa was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
37 babies were named Channa in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
How Channa compares
873 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Channa's all-time total is 129% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Channa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 873 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Channa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Channa splits its recorded history at 1987: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Channa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1984
Current rank
#15,622
Active since
1958
Channa popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2024
- Peak year (1984)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Channa popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1986 (Channa as boys' name)
Channa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Channa's strongest decade.
281 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Channa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 89
1960s
89 births
- 1970s
1970s
204 births
- 1980s
1980s
281 births
- 1990s
1990s
168 births
- 2000s 77
2000s
77 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 281 births (32% of all-time use).
How Channa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Channa's total volume
Channa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Channa by state
Where Channa concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 3.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 13 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Channa's total US births 3.2%
Even split
28 of 873 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Channa? ▼
873 babies have been named Channa since 1958. It currently ranks #15622 among girls. The peak year was 1984 with 37 births.
When was Channa most popular? ▼
Channa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 281 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Channa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Channa are California (28 births), New York (13 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Channa been used? ▼
Channa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 67 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Channa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charlotte, Charlene, Charlie, Charity, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Channa's data
- Channa's decade-level peak was the 1980s (281 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Channas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Channa
Nearby Names Like Channa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Channa
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
#1755 133,729 births
Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Channa side by side: Channa vs Charlotte Channa vs Charlene Channa vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Channa
Marivel #15621
2,121 births · Peak 1981
Cristen #15623
2,655 births · Peak 1982
Tynia #15620
576 births · Peak 2004
Darine #15624
20 births · Peak 1958
Tameria #15619
691 births · Peak 1998
Lisamarie #15625
1,838 births · Peak 1987
Morena #15618
287 births · Peak 1997
Delania #15626
238 births · Peak 1970
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, 1958–2024 (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. "Channa: #15622 Girls' Name - 873 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/channa. 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 Channa 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.