Cannon
- US rank
- #721
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #506 in 2021
374 babies were named Cannon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 179 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cannon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,566 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cannon, 374 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cannon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCannon first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #506.
- Then vs nowCannon is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,502 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,566.
- TrendCannon has slipped 179 places over the last five years and now sits at #721. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCannon is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #372, followed by Tennessee (#388) and Arkansas (#398). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
About the name Cannon
Cannon is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Cannon for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 70 of those 122 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #506 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #721, with 374 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.8 | 128,205 boys |
| 1910s | 1.8 | 568,182 boys |
| 1920s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1970s | 7.6 | 132,275 boys |
| 1980s | 6.9 | 145,560 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,920 boys |
| 2000s | 120 | 8,362 boys |
| 2010s | 266 | 3,759 boys |
| 2020s | 261 | 3,829 boys |
Other spellings of Cannon
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cannon
What is the origin of the name Cannon?
Cannon has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cannon a boy or girl name?
Cannon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cannon?
Cannon ranked #721 for US boys in 2025, given to 374 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#506).