Kannon
- US rank
- #903
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #537 in 2020
263 babies were named Kannon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 366 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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 Kannon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,494 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kannon, 263 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kannon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKannon first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #537.
- Then vs nowKannon is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,494.
- TrendKannon has slipped 366 places over the last five years and now sits at #903. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKannon is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #281, followed by West Virginia (#330) and Louisiana (#426). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
About the name Kannon
Kannon is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Kannon for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 39 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #537 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #903, with 263 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,212,121 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1990s | 7.2 | 138,313 boys |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,262 boys |
| 2010s | 150 | 6,689 boys |
| 2020s | 212 | 4,725 boys |
Other spellings of Kannon
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Kannon
What is the origin of the name Kannon?
Kannon has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Kannon a boy or girl name?
Kannon is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kannon?
Kannon ranked #903 for US boys in 2025, given to 263 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#537).