Gannon
Derived from Irish Mag Fhionnáin "son of Finan".
Every Gannon since 1966 — 6,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gannon
Gannon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,216 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 6,682 American babies have been named Gannon. Its peak came in 2014, when 751 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 Gannon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gannon 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 | — | — | 64 | #2,216 |
| 2024 | — | — | 86 | #1,866 |
| 2023 | — | — | 97 | #1,719 |
| 2022 | — | — | 144 | #1,311 |
| 2021 | — | — | 200 | #1,068 |
| 2020 | — | — | 201 | #1,028 |
| 2019 | — | — | 189 | #1,074 |
| 2018 | — | — | 247 | #884 |
| 2017 | — | — | 302 | #776 |
| 2016 | — | — | 346 | #707 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,363 | 535 | #532 |
| 2014 | — | — | 751 | #414 |
| 2013 | — | — | 254 | #841 |
| 2012 | — | — | 174 | #1,077 |
| 2011 | — | — | 114 | #1,442 |
| 2010 | — | — | 125 | #1,361 |
| 2009 | — | — | 156 | #1,160 |
| 2008 | — | — | 184 | #1,034 |
| 2007 | — | — | 187 | #1,018 |
| 2006 | — | — | 217 | #897 |
| 2005 | — | — | 192 | #917 |
| 2004 | — | — | 203 | #866 |
| 2003 | — | — | 283 | #684 |
| 2002 | — | — | 167 | #960 |
| 2001 | — | — | 129 | #1,102 |
| 2000 | — | — | 128 | #1,100 |
| 1995 | — | — | 58 | #1,592 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,821 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,266 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,483 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,746 |
| 1970 | — | — | 26 | #1,720 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gannon mean?
Derived from Irish Mag Fhionnáin "son of Finan".
How popular is the name Gannon in 2025?
Gannon ranked #2,216 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 Gannon?
6,682 babies have been named Gannon in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gannon most popular?
Gannon peaked in 2014, when 751 newborns received the name.
Is Gannon a boy or girl name?
Gannon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gannon rising or falling?
Gannon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.