Channon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Channon is a name with Old French origins, meaning 'clergyman.' It evolved through various forms in English, reflecting its historical roots in religious contexts. The name is often considered modern and unique, with no significant biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in recent years, associated with creativity and individuality.
The name Channon is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Channon has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Channon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5824th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9839th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3025th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4900th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15946th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Channon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Channon"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃænən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Channon is derived from the Old French name 'Chanon,' which means 'canonic' or 'clergyman.' The name has roots in the Latin word 'canonicus,' which refers to a member of a religious community.
Meaning
clergyman
Language Evolution
Old French: Chanon, Middle English: Chanon, Modern English: Channon
Historical Usage
Channon gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, often used as a unisex name.
Variants & Derivatives
Shannon, Chan, Chana
Modern Popularity & Image
Channon is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Channon Rose (YouTube personality), Channon D. (Artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Channon"
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 "Channon"
"Channon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3451st of 10718 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5824th of 16616 | 111 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10204th of 24088 | 82 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9839th of 23106 | 77 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11599th of 12526 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3025th of 19264 | 370 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4900th of 27321 | 284 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15946th of 35406 | 68 |
Regional Popularity of "Channon" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Channon" 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) |
82.43% 2421st/2937 |
- | - |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Channon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Channon" 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.