Total births
7,296
Unisex name · since 1912
Channing
Channing has 7,296 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1701
- among boys today
- 7,296
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Channing currently ranks #1701 among unisex names in America, with 7,296 babies recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Channing has been recorded 7,296 times among boys since 1912, currently ranked #1701 nationally and more common than 88% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1701 among boys today
- 7,296 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Channing is currently the #1701 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 7,296 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1701
- among boys today
- 7,296
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Channing vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1701
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Channing was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
512 babies were named Channing in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Channing compares
7,296 Top 10% higher than 90% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Channing's all-time total is 20x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Channing | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,296 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 512 | 23 | 22,252 |
Channing's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Channing's full recorded timeline at 1972, 89% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 11% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 512 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Channing at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#1,701
Active since
1912
Channing popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 512
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Channing popularity over time - girls
3,942 total births recorded since 1969 (Channing as girls' name)
Channing by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Channing's strongest decade.
3,234 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Channing births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 51
1910s
51 births
- 1920s 127
1920s
127 births
- 1930s 79
1930s
79 births
- 1940s 76
1940s
76 births
- 1950s 104
1950s
104 births
- 1960s 235
1960s
235 births
- 1970s 415
1970s
415 births
- 1980s 752
1980s
752 births
- 1990s 814
1990s
814 births
- 2000s 767
2000s
767 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,234 births
- 2020s 642
2020s
642 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,234 births (44% of all-time use).
How Channing compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Channing's total volume
Channing vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Channing by state
Where Channing concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 446 | 6.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 313 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 297 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 288 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 279 | 3.8% |
| #6 | California | | 248 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Florida | | 245 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 192 | 2.6% |
Texas share of Channing's total US births 6.1%
Even split
446 of 7,296 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Channing appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Channing? ▼
Channing has been given to 7,296 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1701 as of the latest data. 512 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Channing most popular? ▼
Channing was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,234 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Channing most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Channing are Texas (446 births), North Carolina (313 births), Georgia (297 births).
Is Channing a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Channing is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 7,296 births, and as a girl's name it has 3,942 births.
How long has the name Channing been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Channing since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Channing? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charles, Chad, Charlie, Chase, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Channing's data
- Channing's decade-level peak was the 2010s (3,234 total births); usage has since declined to 642 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Channings (446 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Channing
Nearby Names Like Channing
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Channing
Charles Boy
#51 2,434,659 births
Chad Boy
#1814 240,728 births
Charlie Boy
#176 184,280 births
Chase Boy
#173 181,160 births
Chance Boy
#418 54,622 births
Compare Channing side by side: Channing vs Charles Channing vs Chad Channing vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Channing
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Channing: #1701 Unisex Name - 7,296 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/channing. 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 Channing 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.