Canon
- US rank
- #2,207
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,348 in 2014
64 babies were named Canon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 718 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Canon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Canon, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Canon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCanon first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #1,348.
- TrendCanon has slipped 718 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,207. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCanon is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #765. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Canon
Canon is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Canon for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 47 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #1,348 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,207, with 64 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,097,561 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 303,951 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 93,284 boys |
| 2000s | 40 | 24,759 boys |
| 2010s | 59 | 17,001 boys |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,663 boys |
Other spellings of Canon
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 Canon
What is the origin of the name Canon?
Canon has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Canon a boy or girl name?
Canon is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Canon?
Canon ranked #2,207 for US boys in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#1,348).