Canon
2 countries#2207 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Canon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,792 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #2207 · peaked in 2019 with 129 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Canon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1467 | — |
| 2007 | #1576 | ↓109 |
| 2008 | #1494 | ↑82 |
| 2009 | #1546 | ↓52 |
| 2010 | #1503 | ↑43 |
| 2011 | #1385 | ↑118 |
| 2012 | #1419 | ↓34 |
| 2013 | #1563 | ↓144 |
| 2014 | #1348 | ↑215 |
| 2015 | #1767 | ↓419 |
| 2016 | #1739 | ↑28 |
| 2017 | #1488 | ↑251 |
| 2018 | #1498 | ↓10 |
| 2019 | #1380 | ↑118 |
| 2020 | #1489 | ↓109 |
| 2021 | #1678 | ↓189 |
| 2022 | #1574 | ↑104 |
| 2023 | #1851 | ↓277 |
| 2024 | #1921 | ↓70 |
| 2025 | #2207 | ↓286 |
Frequently asked questions about Canon
Is Canon a popular name?
Yes — Canon currently ranks #2207 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Canon more common for boys or girls?
Canon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Canon most popular?
Canon peaked in 2019 in United States, with 129 recorded births that year.
Is Canon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Canon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3658 in 1971 to #2207 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Canon?
At least 2,795 babies have been recorded with the name Canon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Canon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Canon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Canon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Canon include Amauri, Aveer, Damarion, Elam.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Canon in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.