Boy nameCurrently #6,882 in the USFalling
Canton
//ˈkæntən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20156 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Canton's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Canton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Canton |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Canton through the decades
- Canton peaked in 2015, when 33 babies were named Canton in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Canton has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Canton currently ranks #6,882 in the US and is cooling off.