unisex name
Canan
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 315
Canan is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 76% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Canan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1984, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Canan over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s. The striped bar is the 2010s, still in progress — it covers 2010 to 2014, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s (to 2014) | 5 |
How popular is Canan?
In 2014, Canan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Canan is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Canan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Canan also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Canan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Canan
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Canan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Canan
How popular is the name Canan?
In 2014, Canan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Canan a girl's or a boy's name?
Canan is used for both girls and boys. About 76% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Canan?
Canan has 2 syllables.
When was Canan most popular?
Canan peaked in 1984, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Canan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Canan currently ranks #9,941 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.