Kannon Unisex

Popularity: #697 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAN-on / /ˈkæn.ən/

Japanese; English

Meaning

Japanese: 'sound' or 'music'; English: variant of Canon, meaning 'rule' or 'standard'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Kannon is associated with the Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion, known as Kannon or Guanyin in Chinese. The name reflects a deep spiritual significance in various East Asian traditions. In English contexts, Kannon may be seen as a modern variant of Canon, which has historical roots in ecclesiastical law and standards.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

CannonKadenKieranKellanKylanKendallKendrick

Variants

  • Canon
  • Kanon

International Variants

  • Kanon (German)
  • Canon (English)

Famous people named Kannon

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Fictional characters named Kannon

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Sibling Suggestions

KaitoKenjiKyoKotaKazuKira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kannon was first seen in the United States in 1972. Kannon has ranked as high as #852 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kannon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kannon (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 34
19%
NC 16
9%
FL 16
9%
CA 13
7%
LA 13
7%
GA 11
6%
OH 9
5%
IN 8
4%
PA 7
4%
MO 7
4%
NY 6
3%
SC 6
3%
TN 6
3%
AL 6
3%
VA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
19795
19876
19905
19917
199210
19938
199410
199511
199617
199730
199818
199923
200028
200130
200270
2003117
200481
200573
200692
2007111
2008148
2009151
2010143
2011158
2012173
2013204
2014234
2015263
2016299
2017377
2018460
2019475
2020525
2021469
2022410
2023300
2024228