Canon
Every Canon since 1971 — 2,792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Canon
Canon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,211 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,792 American babies have been named Canon. Its peak came in 2019, when 129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Canon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Canon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,365 | 64 | #2,211 |
| 2024 | — | — | 82 | #1,923 |
| 2023 | — | — | 86 | #1,853 |
| 2022 | — | — | 112 | #1,577 |
| 2021 | — | — | 98 | #1,678 |
| 2020 | — | — | 114 | #1,491 |
| 2019 | — | — | 129 | #1,383 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,157 | 115 | #1,499 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,984 | 113 | #1,489 |
| 2016 | — | — | 89 | #1,743 |
| 2015 | — | — | 86 | #1,768 |
| 2014 | — | — | 127 | #1,349 |
| 2013 | — | — | 100 | #1,563 |
| 2012 | — | — | 117 | #1,420 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,634 | 120 | #1,386 |
| 2010 | — | — | 108 | #1,504 |
| 2009 | — | — | 106 | #1,547 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,768 | 109 | #1,496 |
| 2007 | — | — | 99 | #1,580 |
| 2006 | — | — | 104 | #1,469 |
| 2005 | — | — | 87 | #1,586 |
| 2004 | — | — | 79 | #1,632 |
| 2003 | — | — | 79 | #1,596 |
| 2002 | — | — | 61 | #1,852 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,626 |
| 2000 | — | — | 50 | #2,019 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,035 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,501 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Canon in 2025?
Canon ranked #2,211 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Canon?
2,792 babies have been named Canon in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Canon most popular?
Canon peaked in 2019, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Canon a boy or girl name?
Canon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Canon rising or falling?
Canon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.