Unisex · #15,178 in 2026

Kannyn

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#11,611 (2017)
Total Babies
44
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,611 (44 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,889 (21 total)
👧As Girl Name
2012
First Year
2023
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#11611
Peak Rank
44
Total Count
7
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2016
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#8889
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Kannyn

As a girl name

Kannyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 8 Kannyns were born — ranking #11,611 that year. As of 2026, Kannyn ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Kannyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kannyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 8 Kannyns were born — ranking #8,889 that year. As of 2026, Kannyn ranks #8,889 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Kannyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Names that sound like Kannyn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kannyn

What does the name Kannyn mean?
Kannyn is a girl'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 Kannyn in 2026?
In 2026, Kannyn ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kannyn most popular?
Kannyn reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #11,611 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Kannyn a unisex name?
Yes — Kannyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 68% of Kannyns assigned female and 32% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kannyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kannyn include Desdemona, Victoire, Cassiana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kannyn

Kannyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Kannyn's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #11,611. Use the chart and map above to compare Kannyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.