Channing Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Channing has its origins in Old French and is linked to terms meaning 'canal' and 'to announce'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and is currently popular in modern culture. It carries traits of creativity and individuality, with no biblical relevance.
The name Channing is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Channing has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Channing' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2631st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2726th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2351st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1408th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1114th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1182nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1000th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5556th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1736th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2140th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2053rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Channing' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Channing"
Pronunciation
/ˈʧænɪŋ/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Channing derives from the Old French name 'Chanel' which means 'canal' or 'pipe'. It has also been linked to the Old English word 'cennan', meaning 'to make known' or 'to announce'.
Meaning
canal, pipe, to announce
Language Evolution
Cenning, Chaning, Chanel, Channing
Historical Usage
Channing gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with the Unitarian theologian William Ellery Channing.
Variants & Derivatives
Chan, Channy
Modern Popularity & Image
Channing is currently perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Channing Tatum, Channing Pollock, William Ellery Channing
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Channing"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Channing"
"Channing" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2631st of 7545 | 156 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2726th of 6773 | 143 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2351st of 7552 | 227 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1408th of 10718 | 599 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1114th of 16616 | 1,367 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1182nd of 24088 | 2,165 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1000th of 23106 | 2,548 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5556th of 19264 | 145 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1736th of 27321 | 1,231 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2140th of 35406 | 1,389 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2053rd of 30306 | 1,126 |
Regional Popularity of "Channing" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
40.51% 1425th/3518 |
43.20% 1747th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.60% 1312th/3685 |
44.67% 1999th/4475 |
17.73% 921st/5194 |
33.47% 2114th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.36% 1162nd/4582 |
36.83% 1902nd/5164 |
12.95% 947th/7313 |
20.37% 1520th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.16% 1122nd/3984 |
34.95% 1568th/4487 |
11.33% 773rd/6822 |
24.01% 1507th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Channing" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.46% 2007th/3685 |
64.72% 2896th/4475 |
24.47% 1271st/5194 |
34.37% 2171st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.00% 2566th/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
21.15% 1547th/7313 |
50.86% 3796th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
81.98% 3266th/3984 |
- |
21.68% 1479th/6822 |
66.14% 4151st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Channing"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Channing" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.