Channing
Channing is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
People of Channing, canon, or young wolf.
Origin and history
Channing originated as an English surname of Norman French or Celtic derivation, historically associated with places or canonries. While used steadily over the decades in the United States, it gained additional visibility through contemporary popular culture. It remains a recognizable unisex name, though more commonly recorded for boys.
Popularity in the United States
7,296 babies in the United States have been named Channing since 1880. It ranks #1417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1313.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- LA (7 %)
- MS (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 104 |
| 1960-1970 | 235 |
| 1970-1980 | 415 |
| 1980-1990 | 752 |
| 1990-2000 | 814 |
| 2000-2010 | 767 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,234 |
| 2020-2029 | 642 |
Famous people named Channing
- Channing Tatum: Actor, Producer
- Channing Frye: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Channing originated as an English family name before transitioning into a modern given name.
- It may derive from the Old French 'canon' (meaning canon or church official) or an Old Irish name related to young wolves.