Kannon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kannon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kannon?
Kannon is spelled K-A-N-N-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kannon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Kannon” refers to the Japanese name for the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion.
- Origin
- The name “Kannon” originates from Japanese and is associated with Buddhist traditions referring to the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
- Pronunciation
- KAHN-non · 2 syllables
Kannon Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
Rank#903
Recorded Births263
- Girls usage rose 1,411 places to #8,860 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 83 places to #903 and recorded 35 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kannon Mean?
The name “Kannon” refers to the Japanese name for the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion.
Origin: The name “Kannon” originates from Japanese and is associated with Buddhist traditions referring to the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
How Do You Pronounce Kannon?
PronunciationKAHN-non
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kannon?
- History
- The name “Kannon” has been used in Japan to refer to the Buddhist deity of compassion, as documented in Japanese religious and cultural texts.
Kannon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2025 | Boys | 263 | #903 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 228 | #986 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 300 | #817 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 411 | #664 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 469 | #593 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 526 | #537 |
| 2019 | Girls | 12 | #8,597 |
| 2019 | Boys | 475 | #585 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 460 | #594 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 377 | #670 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 299 | #791 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 263 | #853 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 234 | #915 |
When Was Kannon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2020 · Boys
526 recorded births
National rank #537
2019 · Boys
475 recorded births
National rank #585
2021 · Boys
469 recorded births
National rank #593
2018 · Boys
460 recorded births
National rank #594
Where Kannon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #281 | 11 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| LA | #426 | 11 |
| SC | #501 | 9 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| KY | #569 | 7 |
| NC | #591 | 16 |
| FL | #681 | 23 |