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Cannon

“Wolf cub” — Irish origin

Boy's name · #721 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Cannon has appeared in US records since 1904 — best rank #506 (2021) · 10,978 babies named Cannon all-time · 1 in 4,500 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 33 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Cannons

• Cannon Kingsley — American tennis player (born 2001)
• Cannon Ball Miller — American baseball player
• Cannon Hinnant — notable figure

In stories & tradition

• Cannon Hawke — Fathom

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