How old is someone named Canaan?
The average Canaan is 15 years old.
Half of all living Canaans are between 7 and 22.
When was Canaan popular?
Most of the Canaans in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2016 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 82 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 238 | 220 |
| 1990s | 709 | 690 |
| 2000s | 1,355 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 2,449 | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 1,334 | 1,300 |
How many Canaans are still alive?
About 6,100 Canaans are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,200 babies named Canaan since 1973.
Nearly every Canaan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Canaan?
About half of living Canaans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 53%
Is Canaan an old name?
No. Canaan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Canaan will be 30 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Canaan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 95% of living Canaans are men, and 5% are women.
The women average 20 and the men 15.
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Canaan's name twin is Ameer. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ameer's age curve is the closest match to Canaan's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Canaan
How old is the average Canaan?
The average Canaan in the US is 15 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Canaan?
About 6,100 Canaans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,200 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Canaan most popular?
In 2016, when about 390 baby boys were named Canaan.
Is Canaan a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 53% of living Canaans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this