Cannon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Cannon originates from Old French, meaning 'clergyman' or 'law'. Its language path includes Latin and Greek influences. Cannon is characterized by strength and has no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity as a surname among clergymen in the Middle Ages before transitioning to a given name.
The name Cannon is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cannon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Cannon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4399th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5506th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3291st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2504th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 770th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 571st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19175th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13794th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10018th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cannon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cannon"
Pronunciation
/ˈkænən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name 'Cannon' derives from the Old French word 'cannon', meaning 'a rule' or 'a law'. It is also linked to the ecclesiastical term for a clergyman, specifically one who is part of a chapter of priests.
Meaning
clergyman, rule, law
Language Evolution
Old French: canon, Latin: canonicus, Greek: kanon
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a surname for clergymen and was later adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Cannonball, Cannonier, Cannonette
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Cannon is perceived as strong and robust, often associated with modern masculinity and adventurous spirit.
Famous People
Cannon Hinnant, Nick Cannon, Cannonball Adderley
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cannon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cannon"
"Cannon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4399th of 7545 | 48 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5506th of 7552 | 23 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3291st of 10718 | 154 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2504th of 16616 | 401 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 770th of 24088 | 4,048 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 571st of 23106 | 5,928 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19175th of 27321 | 20 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13794th of 35406 | 91 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10018th of 30306 | 118 |
Regional Popularity of "Cannon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
41.30% 2145th/5194 |
42.17% 2664th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.67% 947th/4582 |
47.56% 2456th/5164 |
8.81% 644th/7313 |
9.00% 672nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.44% 655th/3984 |
25.52% 1145th/4487 |
6.33% 432nd/6822 |
10.31% 647th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cannon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cannon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cannon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.