Gannon
Gannon is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fair-complexioned or fair-haired.
Origin and history
Gannon is derived from an Irish surname based on the Gaelic root word meaning fair-skinned or fair-haired. Traditionally used as a family name, it transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has experienced moderate, steady usage as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
6,677 babies in the United States have been named Gannon since 1880. It ranks #1481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1198.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- MO (5.6 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 179 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 641 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,846 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,037 |
| 2020-2029 | 792 |
Famous people named Gannon
- Gannon Stauch: Public Figure
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Gaelic 'Ó Fionnáin' or 'Mac Fhionnáin', which derives from 'fionn', meaning fair or white.
- A famous fictional villain in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda video game franchise is named Ganon, which has boosted cultural awareness of the name sound.