Cannon
Boy name · #721 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Cannon? In official American birth records, Cannon has been tracked continuously since 1904, giving it 121 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 374 baby boys were named Cannon, placing it at #721 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #585, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,813 boys born in 2025 was named Cannon.
The 121-year story
Cannon first appears in the Social Security records in 1904, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 581 boys were named Cannon — good for #506 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Cannon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Cannon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Cannon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Cannon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Cannon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Cannon is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Cannon is most common in SC (0.7 per 1,000), TN (0.6 per 1,000), KY (0.5 per 1,000), AL (0.5 per 1,000), IN (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Cannon is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Cannon
Statistically, parents drawn to Cannon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lennon, Kannon, Canon, Cayson, and Cason.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Cannon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 374 | #721 |
| 2024 | 332 | #763 |
| 2023 | 431 | #640 |
| 2022 | 469 | #600 |
| 2021 | 581 | #506 |
| 2020 | 522 | #542 |
| 2019 | 565 | #508 |
| 2018 | 521 | #539 |
| 2017 | 505 | #550 |
| 2016 | 531 | #543 |
| 2015 | 473 | #585 |
| 2014 | 509 | #543 |
| 2013 | 491 | #542 |
| 2012 | 492 | #530 |
| 2011 | 493 | #519 |
| 2010 | 414 | #600 |
| 2009 | 400 | #623 |
| 2008 | 385 | #638 |
| 2007 | 315 | #728 |
| 2006 | 263 | #788 |
| 2005 | 257 | #772 |
| 2004 | 213 | #835 |
| 2003 | 191 | #884 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1115 |
| 2001 | 127 | #1114 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Cannon?
In official American birth records, the name Cannon first appeared in 1904 (over 121 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 121 years.
Is Cannon a popular boy name?
Cannon ranked #721 among boys in 2025 with 374 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #585.
When was the name Cannon most popular?
Cannon peaked in 2021, when 581 American boys received the name (ranked #506 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Cannon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,813 newborn American boys was named Cannon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.