Kannon
Kannon is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Guanyin (perceiver of sounds) or cleric/official.
Origin and history
Kannon is a modern adaptation derived from the Japanese name for the Bodhisattva of compassion, Guanyin. It is also used as a modern English spelling variant of the Gaelic surname and given name Cannon, which means church official or cleric. In the United States, the name has gained noticeable traction in recent years as a contemporary male given name.
Popularity in the United States
6,040 babies in the United States have been named Kannon since 1880. It ranks #1551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #690.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.6 %)
- CA (7 %)
- GA (6 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 901 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,786 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,197 |
Fun facts
- In Japanese tradition, Kannon represents the deity of mercy and compassion.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s as a modern brisk-sounding name.