Kannon
Every Kannon since 1972 — 6,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kannon
Kannon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #904 in 2025 with 263 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 6,181 American babies have been named Kannon. Its peak came in 2020, when 534 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kannon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kannon 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 | 11 | #9,152 | 263 | #904 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,673 | 228 | #987 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,687 | 300 | #818 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,702 | 411 | #664 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,247 | 469 | #593 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,597 | 526 | #539 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,834 | 475 | #585 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,465 | 460 | #596 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,988 | 377 | #670 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,245 | 299 | #793 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,797 | 263 | #855 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,828 | 234 | #917 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,546 | 204 | #984 |
| 2012 | — | — | 173 | #1,082 |
| 2011 | — | — | 158 | #1,144 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,383 | 143 | #1,236 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,203 | 151 | #1,201 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,419 | 148 | #1,196 |
| 2007 | — | — | 111 | #1,454 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,098 | 92 | #1,589 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,425 | 73 | #1,794 |
| 2004 | — | — | 81 | #1,613 |
| 2003 | — | — | 117 | #1,241 |
| 2002 | — | — | 70 | #1,690 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,029 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,117 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,330 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,805 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kannon in 2025?
Kannon ranked #904 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 263 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kannon?
6,181 babies have been named Kannon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kannon most popular?
Kannon peaked in 2020, when 534 newborns received the name.
Is Kannon a boy or girl name?
Kannon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kannon rising or falling?
Kannon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.