Total births
1,362
Unisex name · since 1991
Kanyon
Kanyon has 1,362 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3842
- among boys today
- 1,362
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
1,362 babies have been named Kanyon since 1991, making it today's #3842 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kanyon recorded 1,362 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #3842 nationally today, ahead of 73% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #3842 among boys today
- 1,362 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kanyon is currently the #3842 unisex name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 1,362 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3842
- among boys today
- 1,362
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Kanyon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3842
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kanyon was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
66 babies were named Kanyon in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Kanyon compares
1,362 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Kanyon's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kanyon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,362 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kanyon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kanyon splits its recorded history at 2008: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kanyon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,842
Active since
1991
Kanyon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kanyon popularity over time - girls
113 total births recorded since 1994 (Kanyon as girls' name)
Kanyon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kanyon's strongest decade.
532 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kanyon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 174
1990s
174 births
- 2000s
2000s
532 births
- 2010s
2010s
415 births
- 2020s
2020s
241 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 532 births (39% of all-time use).
How Kanyon 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 Kanyon's total volume
Kanyon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kanyon by state
Where Kanyon concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 163 | 12.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 112 | 8.2% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 22 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
Utah share of Kanyon's total US births 12.0%
Even split
163 of 1,362 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kanyon? ▼
1,362 babies have been named Kanyon since 1991. It currently ranks #3842 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 66 births.
When was Kanyon most popular? ▼
Kanyon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 532 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Kanyon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kanyon are Utah (163 births), Texas (112 births), Oklahoma (22 births).
Is Kanyon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kanyon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,362 births, and as a girl's name it has 113 births.
How long has the name Kanyon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kanyon since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kanyon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kane, Kannon, Kanan, Kanon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kanyon's data
- Kanyon's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (532 total births) through the 2020s (241) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Kanyons (163 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Kanyon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kanyon
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Kanyon: #3842 Unisex Name - 1,362 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kanyon. 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 Kanyon 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.