Total births
729
Unisex name · since 1964
Channon
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 729 babies named Channon, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 729
- total births
- 1964–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Channon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 729 have been recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Channon recorded 729 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2008.
- 729 total births
- 1964–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
729 girls have been named Channon since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 729
- total births
- 1964–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Channon was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
40 babies were named Channon in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Channon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Channon's full recorded timeline at 1985, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Channon at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Channon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2008
- Peak year (1971)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Channon popularity over time - boys
412 total births recorded since 1969 (Channon as boys' name)
Channon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Channon's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Channon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 93
1960s
93 births
- 1970s
1970s
260 births
- 1980s
1980s
215 births
- 1990s
1990s
116 births
- 2000s 45
2000s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 260 births (36% of all-time use).
How Channon 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 Channon's total volume
Channon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Channon by state
Where Channon concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 36 | 4.9% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.4% |
California share of Channon's total US births 4.9%
Even split
36 of 729 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Channon? ▼
Channon has been given to 729 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 40 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Channon most popular? ▼
Channon was most popular in the 1970s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Channon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Channon are California (36 births), Michigan (10 births), Ohio (10 births).
Is Channon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Channon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 729 births, and as a boy's name it has 412 births.
How long has the name Channon been used? ▼
Records for Channon go back to 1964, giving 45 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Channon? ▼
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 Channon's data
- Channon's decade-level peak was the 1970s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Channons (36 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 Channon
Nearby Names Like Channon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Channon
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 Channon side by side: Channon vs Charlotte Channon vs Charlene Channon vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1964–2008 (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. "Channon: Baby Name Since 1964 - 729 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/channon. 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 Channon 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 June 2026.