Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Bannon since 1996
Babies named Bannon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Bannon is a rare given name that entered U.S. birth records in 1996, drawn from the Irish surname Ó Banáin. Its meaning is rooted in the Gaelic word 'bán' meaning 'white' or 'fair', though the origin is ultimately uncertain. The name saw its peak in usage in 2016, driven by political figures, and has been declining since 2017. Despite its spike, Bannon has never ranked in the top 1000 and remains an uncommon choice. It has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
Bannon is primarily an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Banáin, meaning 'descendant of Banán'. Banán itself is a diminutive of 'bán', the Gaelic word for 'white' or 'fair'. The name has been used as a given name in the United States, first recorded in 1996, likely influenced by the surname. Its use as a first name saw a brief spike following political prominence in the mid-2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ban, Bann
Variants: Bannan, Bannen
Sibling names for Bannon
Names that share Bannon's style, for a brother or sister.
