Kanon

Boy name

Kanon has been given to 1,688 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2015.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,688

Peak year

2015 (133 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▼ -74%

Gender split

10% girls / 90% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kanon — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kasonboy

14,951 babies since 1974

Karonunisex

9,406 babies since 1933

Kannonboy

6,181 babies since 1972

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kanon.

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Jameerboy

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Mycahunisex

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Mavrickboy

1,694 babies since 1987

Levinboy

1,698 babies since 1889

Jaxynunisex

1,698 babies since 2001

Pearsonboy

1,678 babies since 1898

Tysenboy

1,678 babies since 1974

FAQ

How popular is the name Kanon?

Kanon has been given to 1,688 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kanon peak?

Kanon peaked in 2015, when 133 babies were given the name.

Is Kanon a girl or boy name?

Kanon is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Kanon are boys).

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