Cannon Unisex

Popularity: #609 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAN-un / /ˈkæn.ən/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: 'a large cannon'; Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cannon has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it refers to a type of artillery, symbolizing strength and power. In Irish, it is derived from the surname Ó Canann, indicating lineage from a warrior. The name has gained popularity in recent years as a given name for boys.

Trend Summary

Cannon has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past two decades.

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International Variants

Famous people named Cannon

Cannon Hinnant was a young boy whose tragic death gained national attention in the United States.

Cannon Smith is a notable American entrepreneur known for his contributions to the tech industry.

Fictional characters named Cannon

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cannon was first seen in the United States in 1904. Cannon has ranked as high as #816 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Cannon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cannon (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 47
16%
CA 27
9%
GA 23
8%
NC 22
7%
FL 15
5%
TN 14
5%
IL 13
4%
UT 12
4%
OK 11
4%
MO 10
3%
VA 10
3%
WA 10
3%
AL 10
3%
AZ 8
3%
MS 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19046
19165
19186
19196
19207
19225
19268
19275
19465
19507
19536
19625
19685
196912
197012
197114
197221
197321
197410
19759
19767
197714
19788
19798
198013
198111
19827
198310
198415
198513
198613
198713
198816
198916
199028
199123
199224
199321
199459
199554
199678
199773
199881
199995
2000119
2001127
2002130
2003191
2004213
2005257
2006263
2007315
2008385
2009400
2010414
2011493
2012492
2013491
2014509
2015473
2016531
2017505
2018521
2019565
2020522
2021580
2022469
2023431
2024331