Canon
Canon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rule, standard, or church official.
Origin and history
Canon is a word name derived from the Greek 'kanon', meaning rule or measuring rod, which later passed into Latin and Old French to denote church law or a clergy member. Historically used as an English vocabulary word or surname, it has emerged in recent decades as a modern given name in the United States. Its usage has increased moderately in the 21st century among parents favoring noun names with strong, distinct sounds.
Popularity in the United States
2,751 babies in the United States have been named Canon since 1880. It ranks #2468 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1386.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.1 %)
- CA (19 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- TN (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 206 |
| 2000-2010 | 810 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,104 |
| 2020-2029 | 556 |
Fun facts
- The word originally comes from the Ancient Greek 'kanon', meaning a measuring rod or standard.
- Canon belongs to a modern U.S. naming style that adopts occupational titles and English vocabulary words as given names.