Kanyon
Kanyon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Deep valley with steep sides; gorge.
Origin and history
Kanyon is a modern English nature name, derived from the vocabulary word 'canyon', referring to a deep gorge. It reflects a contemporary trend of adopting rugged, geographic features as given names. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare choice primarily given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,362 babies in the United States have been named Kanyon since 1880. It ranks #3350 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1686.
States where it is most popular
- UT (49.7 %)
- TX (34.1 %)
- OK (6.7 %)
- OH (3 %)
- AR (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 174 |
| 2000-2010 | 532 |
| 2010-2019 | 415 |
| 2020-2029 | 241 |
Fun facts
- Kanyon is an invented phonetic spelling of the word canyon, swapping the initial 'C' for a 'K'.
- It gained traction alongside other modern outdoor and geographic names like River, Ridge, and Canyon.