Channing Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAN-ing / /ˈtʃæn.ɪŋ/English; Old French
Meaning
English: 'young wolf'; Old French: 'to sing'
Historical & Cultural Background
Channing is derived from an Old French surname that became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries. It has been used as a first name since the 19th century. The name has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Channing has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in the early 2000s.
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Famous people named Channing
Channing Tatum is an American actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Magic Mike' and '21 Jump Street'.
Channing Pollock was an American magician and actor, famous for his performances in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Channing
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Channing was first seen in the United States in 1912. Channing has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Channing has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Channing (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| MS | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 38 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1985 | 124 |
| 1986 | 110 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1988 | 104 |
| 1989 | 111 |
| 1990 | 119 |
| 1991 | 119 |
| 1992 | 142 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1994 | 84 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 110 |
| 2008 | 129 |
| 2009 | 165 |
| 2010 | 373 |
| 2011 | 352 |
| 2012 | 512 |
| 2013 | 471 |
| 2014 | 361 |
| 2015 | 300 |
| 2016 | 273 |
| 2017 | 232 |
| 2018 | 196 |
| 2019 | 164 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 113 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 98 |