Caton

Pronunciation: [ k-AT-uhn ]

Caton is a girl baby name. Ranked #45,932 in the US, popular nicknames include Cat, Cay, and Catie.

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Girl Name #45,932 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Caton is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Caton often also consider Damber, Aaronda, Clinesha .

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Historical Record

Caton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.

Over 58 babies have been named Caton in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Caton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #45,932 for girl names in the US .

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#45,932
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#45,932
Total SSA Count
5

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Cat Cay Catie

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Caton is also used as a boy name, ranked #27678.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caton

Is Caton a boy or girl name?
Caton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #45932. As a boy name, it is ranked #27678. Caton is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Caton?
Caton is pronounced k-AT-uhn.
How popular is the name Caton?
Caton is currently ranked #45932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Caton?
Common nicknames for Caton include Cat, Cay, and Catie.
Is Caton a common or rare name?
Caton is an uncommon name, ranked #45932 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Caton?
Caton pairs well with Damber, Aaronda, Clinesha, Ladaja in style and sound.

About the Name Caton

Caton is a girl name .

Is Caton a boy or girl name? Caton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #45,932 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,678. Caton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Caton is currently ranked #45,932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Caton include Cat, Cay, and Catie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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