Boy nameCurrently #1,916 in the USSteady
Canon
//ˈkænən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20195 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Canon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Canon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Canon |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 79 |
| 2004 | 79 |
| 2005 | 87 |
| 2006 | 104 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 108 |
| 2011 | 127 |
| 2012 | 117 |
| 2013 | 100 |
| 2014 | 127 |
| 2015 | 86 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 120 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2020 | 114 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 82 |
Canon through the decades
- Canon peaked in 2019, when 129 babies were named Canon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Canon has fallen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Canon currently ranks #1,916 in the US and is holding steady.