Canon
Pronunciation: [ k-AN-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Canon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 36 babies have been named Canon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Canon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,250 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,250
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Canon
Canon is a girl name .
Is Canon a boy or girl name? Canon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #57,250 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,929. Canon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Canon is currently ranked #57,250 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Canon include Can, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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