Gannon
Boy name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish
- US rank
- #2,207
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #414 in 2014
64 babies were named Gannon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,180 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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 Gannon 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 Gannon, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gannon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGannon first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2014, when it ranked #414. Today it's #2,207, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGannon has slipped 1,180 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 lovedGannon is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #949. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Gannon
Gannon is a boy name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Gannon for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 60 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #414 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,207, with 64 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.5 | 281,690 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 93,721 boys |
| 1980s | 8.5 | 117,647 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,148 boys |
| 2000s | 92 | 10,825 boys |
| 2010s | 161 | 6,219 boys |
| 2020s | 76 | 13,120 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Gannon
What is the origin of the name Gannon?
Gannon has Celtic, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Gannon a boy or girl name?
Gannon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gannon?
Gannon ranked #2,207 for US boys in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#414).