Kannon
How to say it: KAN-un · /ˈkænən/
Respelling of Canon (rule/law) or variant of Kannon, the Japanese Buddhist deity of mercy. Used for its strong sound.
Kannon was the 443rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 263 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 263 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,729 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| 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
Emerging only in recent decades, Kannon reached its height in the 2020s. A slight dip looks ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp edges over a soft base lend Kannon a strong feel. Kaiden echoes that energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kannon is about 1 in 198.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Japanese.
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