Channing
How to say it: CHAN-ing · /ˈtʃænɪŋ/
English surname of uncertain origin; possibly from Old French 'chanoine' (canon) or a place-name. Used as a given name in the US.
Channing was the 1,467th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 142 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,980 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,467 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 142 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,347 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,980 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fallen well from its high in the 2010s, Channing has grown rarer. Now far from that peak, it should continue to slip.
What goes with it
Even and rolling with a soft center, Channing has a surname feel. Chandler and Kellen share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Channing is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Channing
- Channing Tatum (born 1980)American actor, dancer and model
- Channing Frye (born 1983)American basketball player
- Channing Pollock (1880–1946)American playwright and screenwriter
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