Cannon
Pronunciation: [ k-AN-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cannon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 229 babies have been named Cannon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cannon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,417 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,417
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cannon
Cannon is a girl name .
Is Cannon a boy or girl name? Cannon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,417 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #766. Cannon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cannon is currently ranked #27,417 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cannon include Can, Cann, Canny, Cannie, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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