Kanon
Every Kanon since 1972 — 1,688 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanon
Kanon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,809 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,688 American babies have been named Kanon — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kanon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,035 | 29 | #3,809 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,779 | 42 | #2,982 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,922 |
| 2022 | — | — | 45 | #2,848 |
| 2021 | — | — | 59 | #2,339 |
| 2020 | — | — | 57 | #2,357 |
| 2019 | — | — | 89 | #1,758 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,697 | 95 | #1,676 |
| 2017 | — | — | 95 | #1,670 |
| 2016 | — | — | 124 | #1,416 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,426 | 127 | #1,372 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,482 | 83 | #1,807 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,446 | 67 | #2,034 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,426 | 54 | #2,370 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,759 | 48 | #2,565 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,965 | 43 | #2,809 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,035 | 45 | #2,729 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,919 | 39 | #3,040 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,274 | 44 | #2,742 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,961 | 31 | #3,422 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,100 | 33 | #3,128 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,062 | 26 | #3,589 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,012 | 32 | #3,023 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,871 | 31 | #2,982 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,394 | 23 | #3,675 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,237 | 20 | #3,999 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,710 |
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Famous people named Kanon
- Kanon Wakeshima Singer · b. 1988
- Kanon Suzuki Singer · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanon in 2025?
Kanon ranked #3,809 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanon?
1,688 babies have been named Kanon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanon most popular?
Kanon peaked in 2015, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Kanon a boy or girl name?
Kanon is used for both: about 10% of babies named Kanon have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Kanon rising or falling?
Kanon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kanon?
Well-known people named Kanon include Kanon Wakeshima (singer), Kanon Suzuki (singer).