Canon
boy name#2207 in 2025Canon entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1348 in 2014, ranks #2207 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
#2207
rank today
#1348
peak (2014)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4359 |
| 1980s | #5496 |
| 1990s | #4046 |
| 2000s | #1737 |
| 2010s | #1509 |
| 2020s | #1787 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Canon has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Canon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Canon alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Canon in 2025?
- Canon ranks #2207 among US boy names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Canon most popular?
- Canon peaked in 2014, reaching #1348 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Canon with classmates?
- Canon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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