Kanon
Kanon is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Canon, rule, or flower sound.
Origin and history
Kanon is a name with multiple origins, functioning as a modern English variant of Cannon or derived from Japanese roots meaning 'flower sound' or the Buddhist deity of mercy. It can also refer to the musical form or the German word for canon. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name that has seen steady, minor usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,524 babies in the United States have been named Kanon since 1880. It ranks #3217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1652.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.1 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- LA (8.1 %)
- OK (6.5 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 324 |
| 2010-2019 | 825 |
| 2020-2029 | 275 |
Fun facts
- Kanon exists independently as a Japanese given name and as a contemporary Western spelling variant of Cannon.
- The name evokes the musical form 'canon', famous in classical compositions like Pachelbel's Canon.