Canon
Canon: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Canon?
Since 1880, 41 girls and 2,751 boys in the U.S. have been named Canon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11140 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1349 in 2014. In 2025, 69 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Canon
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Canon FAQ
How popular is the name Canon?
Since 1880, 41 girls and 2,751 boys in the U.S. have been named Canon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11140 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1349 in 2014. In 2025, 69 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Canon a boy or girl name?
Canon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 41 girls and 2,751 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).