Cannon
boy name#721 in 2025Cannon entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #506 in 2021, ranks #721 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1904–2025
#721
rank today
#506
peak (2021)
374
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1064 |
| 1910s | #3787 |
| 1920s | #3786 |
| 1940s | #3525 |
| 1950s | #3223 |
| 1960s | #3573 |
| 1970s | #3211 |
| 1980s | #3571 |
| 1990s | #1999 |
| 2000s | #866 |
| 2010s | #546 |
| 2020s | #629 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cannon has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Cannon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cannon is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cannon in 2025?
- Cannon ranks #721 among US boy names in 2025, with 374 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cannon most popular?
- Cannon peaked in 2021, reaching #506 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cannon with classmates?
- Cannon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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