Boy · #3,713 in 2026

Canelo

Name: Popularity of the name Canelo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Canelo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,713

Peak Rank

#3,713 (2026)

Total Babies

232

5-Yr Trend

+88%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3713

Peak Rank

232

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Canelo

Canelo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 30 Canelos were born — ranking #3,713 that year. As of 2026, Canelo ranks #3,713 for baby boys with 30 births, rising sharply (+88% over the past five years). In total, more than 232 Canelos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Canelo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Canelo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Canela
Canella
Camello
Camillo
Canola
Camilo
Canel
Cannella
Conneely
Condello
Kennelly
Kenneally

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Canelo

What does the name Canelo mean?

Canelo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Canelo in 2026?

In 2026, Canelo ranks #3,713 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Canelo most popular?

Canelo reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,713 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Canelo most popular?

Canelo has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Canelo.

Is Canelo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Canelo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Canelo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Canelo include Ruhan, Linkyn, Kaicen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Canelo

Canelo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 232 births in the dataset. Canelo's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,713. Use the chart and map above to compare Canelo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.