Channel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
English name meaning 'water channel' or 'communication pathway'.
Meaning of the Name Channel
Channel is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'chanel' which means 'pipe' or 'tube'. The name refers to a water channel or a conduit used to transport water. It can also symbolize a pathway or a means of communication.
Popularity of the Name Channel
The popularity for the name Channel peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 85 births, which ranked number 2,911 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Channel had the most female births in 1991 with 85, which ranked number 1,710 out of 15,466 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Channel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%. Among females, Channel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Channel
- 20 Year Trend of Channel: -68.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Channel: -45.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Channel: -45.45%
Popularity of Channel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Channel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Channel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Channel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Channel
- Total Births of Channel: 6 (-5.88%)
- Female Births of Channel: 6 (-5.88%)
Given the downward trend of Channel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Channel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.88%.