Canon

Canon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 82 boys in the United States.

Canon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Canon

Canon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Canon first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1349 in 2014, and in 2024 82 babies received the name — 2,687 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Canon in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#1349 in 2014
Peak year
2019
Babies named Canon in 2024
82
Total since 1880
2,687

Canon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#4749 in 2018
Babies named Canon in 2018
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Canon mean?

The meaning of Canon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Canon a boy or girl name?

Canon is a boy name. In 2024, 82 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Canon?

Canon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Canon?

Canon first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #1349 in 2014, and 82 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].