Cannon
How to say it: KAN-un · /ˈkænən/
Occupational/place-name surname from Old French 'canon' (church official or the weapon). Modern use as given name is word/surname style.
Cannon was the 443rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 374 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #589 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #443 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 374 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,729 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #589 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Holding near its high in the 2010s, Cannon stays well used though past the peak. A gentle slide seems ahead.
What goes with it
Hard opening into a soft close, Cannon sounds crisp and strong. Gunner and Cash echo its energy.
Nicknames
- Can
Honouring a Cannon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cannon is about 1 in 198.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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