Channing

Channing - A very unique male name

Channing appeared on the charts for the first time in 1964 on position #1606. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Channing and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Channing? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Channing. The baby boy name Channing was given to 39 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1882 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 37,597 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Channing peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 507.

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Channing is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Channing is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #539 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,332.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Channing is where you live.

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Channing origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

A surname whose own origin is uncertain

Channing is an English surname used as a first name since 1964, rising with actor Channing Tatum's fame to a 2012 peak. The surname's derivation is not securely established.

Origin uncertain

Channing is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Channing, pop culture references for the name Channing and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Channing

We've found the following names that sound similar to Channing, sorted by popularity.

Chance / Chauncey / Cheng / Cuong / Chong / Chang / Chukwuemeka / Chanse / Chancey / Chanoch /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Channing

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Channing a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Channing?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

CHAN-ing · /ˈtʃænɪŋ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Chan

Famous bearers

• Channing Tatum — American actor known for Step Up and Magic Mike (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A surname name whose image is now set by one actor — polished, athletic, and recognisable.