Cannon
Cannon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clergyman, church official, or rule/rule-maker.
Origin and history
Cannon originates as an English surname derived from the occupational title for a clergyman or church official, stemming ultimately from Late Latin and Greek roots. It also carries military or word-name associations in modern usage. In the United States, it has seen rising popularity as a bold, contemporary given name since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
10,978 babies in the United States have been named Cannon since 1880. It ranks #1136 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #599.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- TN (6 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- NC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 536 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,400 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,994 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,709 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Greek word 'kanon', meaning rule or standard, which inspired both the ecclesiastical title and the artillery term.
- Historically used primarily as an English surname, Cannon entered broader use as a masculine first name in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s.