Canaan Unisex

Popularity: #726 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-nan / /ˈkeɪ.næn/

Hebrew

Meaning

Land of promise; merchant

Historical & Cultural Background

Canaan is a name of significant biblical importance, referring to the ancient region located in the Levant. In the Bible, Canaan is often associated with the Promised Land, which was given to the Israelites. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its historical roots. It has also been adopted in modern contexts, often symbolizing hope and prosperity.

Trend Summary

Canaan has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

CadenKieranKadenCannonKianCyrusCaydenKellan

Variants

  • Canaán

International Variants

  • Canaán (Spanish)
  • Canaan (English)

Famous people named Canaan

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Fictional characters named Canaan

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Canaan was first seen in the United States in 1973. Canaan has ranked as high as #1043 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Canaan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Canaan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NC 17
11%
GA 15
10%
CA 13
9%
TN 13
9%
KY 13
9%
AL 12
8%
TX 12
8%
LA 9
6%
IN 8
5%
AR 7
5%
SC 7
5%
MI 6
4%
FL 6
4%
OH 6
4%
MD 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
197412
197510
197611
197719
197810
197914
198015
198121
198216
198334
198425
198516
198615
198727
198822
198926
199052
199143
199244
199358
199454
199552
199675
199787
199891
199979
200093
2001108
200299
2003119
2004118
2005126
2006161
2007137
2008150
2009146
2010163
2011159
2012172
2013149
2014180
2015285
2016385
2017318
2018270
2019265
2020231
2021236
2022236
2023190
2024199