Kannon

Kannon 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 228 boys in the United States.

Kannon at a glance

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

About the name Kannon

Kannon 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, Kannon first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #540 in 2020, and in 2024 228 babies received the name — 5,775 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kannon in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#540 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Kannon in 2024
228
Total since 1880
5,775

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kannon mean?

The meaning of Kannon 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 Kannon a boy or girl name?

Kannon is a boy name. In 2024, 228 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kannon?

Kannon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kannon?

Kannon first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #540 in 2020, and 228 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].