How old is someone named Cannon?
The average Cannon is 13 years old.
Half of all living Cannons are between 7 and 18.
When was Cannon popular?
Most of the Cannons in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2021 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 17 | 0 |
| 1920s | 25 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 22 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 124 | 110 |
| 1980s | 127 | 120 |
| 1990s | 556 | 540 |
| 2000s | 2,467 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 5,084 | 5,000 |
| 2020s | 2,761 | 2,700 |
How many Cannons are still alive?
About 11,000 Cannons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Cannon since 1904.
Nearly every Cannon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cannon?
More than half of living Cannons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 58%
Is Cannon an old name?
No. Cannon is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cannon will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cannon a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.9% of living Cannons are men.
Names the same age as Cannon
NAME TWIN
Cannon's name twin is Brighton. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brighton's age curve is the closest match to Cannon's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Kannon (10)
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Questions about the name Cannon
How old is the average Cannon?
The average Cannon in the US is 13 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cannon?
About 11,000 Cannons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1904.
When was the name Cannon most popular?
In 2021, when about 600 baby boys were named Cannon.
Is Cannon a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 58% of living Cannons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this