Boy · #9,113 in 2026

Canye

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

Current Rank

#9,113

Peak Rank

#9,113 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2005

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#9113

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Canye

Canye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 7 Canyes were born — ranking #9,113 that year. As of 2026, Canye ranks #9,113 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Canyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Canye

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

Canny
Cana
Canna
Kana
Cani
Khanna
Kenai
Kanna
Kanai
Kanno
Canoy
Can

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Canye

What does the name Canye mean?

Canye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Canye in 2026?

In 2026, Canye ranks #9,113 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Canye most popular?

Canye reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #9,113 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Canye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Canye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Canye include Gent, Avron, Inacio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Canye

Canye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Canye's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #9,113. Use the chart and map above to compare Canye'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.