Gannon Boy

Popularity: #838 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGAN-un / /ˈɡænən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'; Gaelic: 'little fire'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gannon has Irish roots, often associated with the Gaelic surname 'O'Gannain'. It has historical ties to warriors and nobility in ancient Ireland. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Gannon has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

KieranDamonLandonBrandonCannonHarlanJaxonMason

Variants

  • Ganon

International Variants

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Famous people named Gannon

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gannon was first seen in the United States in 1966. Gannon has ranked as high as #736 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Gannon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gannon (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
25%
OH 7
22%
MO 6
19%
PA 6
19%
FL 5
16%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19665
19675
19687
19698
197026
197143
197229
197317
197410
19759
197610
19778
197814
197913
198012
19818
198216
198322
198417
198514
198620
198711
198818
198919
199043
199136
199237
199340
199458
199558
199672
199772
1998118
1999107
2000128
2001129
2002167
2003283
2004203
2005192
2006217
2007187
2008184
2009156
2010125
2011114
2012174
2013254
2014751
2015534
2016346
2017302
2018246
2019189
2020201
2021200
2022144
202397
202486