Canyon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
94% Masculine / 6% Feminine
Meaning:
Canyon means 'tube' or 'pipe' and symbolizes the strength and beauty of nature.
Meaning of the Name Canyon
Canyon is a unique and nature-inspired name. It is derived from the Spanish word 'cañón', meaning 'tube' or 'pipe'. The name evokes images of breathtaking landscapes with deep gorges and towering cliffs. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world.
Popularity of the Name Canyon
The popularity for the name Canyon peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 167 births, which ranked number 2,505 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Canyon had the most female births in 2015 with 18, which ranked number 6,716 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 167, which ranked number 1,173 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Canyon has increased sharply over the last ten years from 119 births to 165 births, an increase of 38.66%. Among males, Canyon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 112 births to 151 births, an increase of 34.82%. Among females, Canyon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 14 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Canyon
- 20 Year Trend of Canyon: 54.21%
- 10 Year Trend of Canyon: 38.66%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Canyon: 34.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Canyon: 100.00%
Popularity of Canyon by State
For males, Canyon was most popular in Southwestern states with 37 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 31 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Canyon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 6 | 589 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 31 | 829 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 13 | 350 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Canyon
- Total Births of Canyon: 170 (3.32%)
- Male Births of Canyon: 156 (3.03%)
- Female Births of Canyon: 15 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Canyon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.32% increase in total births, for a total of 170 births in 2024. Male births for Canyon have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 156 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.03%. For Females, births for Canyon have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.