Canary
Pronunciation: [ k-uhn-EHR-ee ]
Canary is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,711 in the US, popular nicknames include Can, Cay, and Canie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Canary is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-uhn-EHR-ee.
Parents who love the name Canary often also consider Felipa, Cola, Guillermina .
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Historical Record
Canary first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 95 babies have been named Canary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Canary is past its peak , currently ranked #38,711 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,711
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Canary
Canary is a girl name .
Canary is currently ranked #38,711 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Canary include Can, Cay, Canie, and Canaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis