Channing
ch(a)-nni-ng
US Popularity:2560
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Wolf cub
It's hard to hear the name Channing and not think of Step Up star and 21 Jump Street joker Channing Tatum! But did you know that this name goes way back, long before the Magic Mike star was on the scene? Channing is a gender-neutral name of English and Irish origin. It’s derived from a 17th-century Irish last name, Ó Canain, which comes from cann, meaning “wolf cub.” Wolves are known to be loyal and intelligent, which bodes well for baby as they find their path and pack in life.
Channing Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Channing is currently #4064 on The Bump
Boy:Channing is currently #2273 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Channing is currently #2705 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Channing is currently #2560 in U.S. births
Boy:Channing is currently #1724 in U.S. births
Girl:Channing is currently #2612 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2612
in 2023
- 470
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Channing
Behind the Name, Channing, July 2008
IMDb, Step Up
IMDb, 21 Jump Street
IMDb, Magic Mike
Britannica, Wolf, mammal, June 2024
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