Calton
Pronunciation: [ k-ALT-uhn ]
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Calton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 153 babies have been named Calton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,398 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,398
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Calton
Calton is a boy name .
Calton is currently ranked #42,398 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calton include Cal, Calt, Calty, Caltie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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